Crispy Soft Shell Crabs with Country Ham Butter Recipe

Name: Crispy Soft Shell Crabs with Country Ham Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 small soft-shell crabs; 1 quart whole milk; 1/4 pound country ham; 2 cups flour; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 2 shallots, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup cherry tomatoes; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1 stick butter, cubed; 2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped

Servings: persons

8 small soft-shell crabs
1 quart whole milk
1/4 pound country ham
2 cups flour
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon butter
2 shallots, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup dry white wine
1 stick butter, cubed
2 tablespoons fresh chives, snipped

1
Clean the soft shell crabs by cutting away the eyes and mouth.
2
Lift up the top side flaps and pull out the feathery gills.
3
Turn the crab over and fold back the tail flap, also called the apron, and pull away from the body and discard.
4
Place crabs in a shallow dish and add enough milk to cover.
5
Soak crabs in milk for 10 to 15 minutes hour.
6
Slice ham into julienne.
7
Heat pan over high heat with oil.
8
Season flour.
9
Dip crabs in flour, and shake off excess.
10
Saute crabs in hot pan on both sides.
11
Transfer crabs onto baking sheet and place in oven to keep warm.
12
Pour off fat from skillet.
13
Add 1 tablespoon butter to pan.
14
Add shallots and garlic and saute for 2 minutes.
15
Add julienne strips to skillet and saute for 1 minute.
16
Add tomatoes and white wine and reduce.
17
Whisk in butter and chives, salt and pepper, to taste.
18
Serve sauce over crabs.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 small soft-shell crabs, 1 quart whole milk, 1/4 pound country ham, 2 cups flour, and more.

Yes, Crispy Soft Shell Crabs with Country Ham Butter falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crispy Soft Shell Crabs with Country Ham Butter

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