Grilled Soft-Shell Crabs with Lemon Mayonnaise and

Name: Grilled Soft-Shell Crabs with Lemon Mayonnaise and Apple-Fennel Salad
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing; 2 tablespoons pink peppercorns, coarsely chopped; 1 teaspoon celery seeds; 4 Granny Smith applespeeled, cored and very thinly sliced, preferably on a mandoline; 2 fennel bulbstrimmed, cored and very thinly sliced, preferably on a mandoline; Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 1/2 cups mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; Finely grated zest of 1 lemon; 16 soft shell crabs, cleaned

Servings: persons

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing
2 tablespoons pink peppercorns, coarsely chopped
1 teaspoon celery seeds
4 Granny Smith applespeeled, cored and very thinly sliced, preferably on a mandoline
2 fennel bulbstrimmed, cored and very thinly sliced, preferably on a mandoline
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
Finely grated zest of 1 lemon
16 soft shell crabs, cleaned

1
Light a grill.
2
In a large bowl, stir the vinegar with the 1/4 cup of olive oil, 1 tablespoon of the pink peppercorns and the celery seeds.
3
Add the apples and fennel and toss well; season with salt and pepper.
4
Refrigerate until chilled.
5
In a small bowl, blend the mayonnaise with the lemon juice, lemon zest and the remaining 1 tablespoon of pink peppercorns; season with salt and pepper.
6
Refrigerate until chilled.
7
Season the crabs with salt and pepper and brush with oil.
8
Grill over a hot fire, top shell down, until lightly charred and crisp, about 5 minutes.
9
Turn and grill until just cooked through, about 1 minute longer.
10
Spoon the apple-fennel salad onto plates and top each serving with 2 grilled crabs.
11
Serve the lemon mayonnaise on the side.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar, 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for brushing, 2 tablespoons pink peppercorns, coarsely chopped, 1 teaspoon celery seeds, and more.

Yes, Grilled Soft-Shell Crabs with Lemon Mayonnaise and Apple-Fennel Salad falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Soft-Shell Crabs with Lemon Mayonnaise and Apple-Fennel Salad

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