Macadamia-Herb Crusted Soft-Shell Crabs Recipe

Name: Macadamia-Herb Crusted Soft-Shell Crabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup macadamia nuts; 1 garlic clove; 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley; 2 tablespoons fresh oregano; 3/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup milk; 2 large eggs; 6 soft-shell crabs, dressed; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1/2 cup dry white wine; 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream; 2 tablespoons butter or margarine

Servings: persons

1/4 cup macadamia nuts
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons fresh oregano
3/4 cup fine, dry breadcrumbs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup milk
2 large eggs
6 soft-shell crabs, dressed
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter or margarine

1
Process first 4 ingredients in a food processor until finely chopped. (Do not overprocess because nuts will become oily.) Stir in breadcrumbs and salt; set aside.
2
Combine milk and eggs.
3
Dredge crabs in flour; dip in milk mixture; and coat with nut mixture.
4
Saute crabs in oil in a large skillet 2 to 3 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm.
5
Add wine to skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until wine is reduced by half. Stir in whipping cream, and cook until hot and slightly thickened. Remove from heat, and stir in butter. Serve immediately with soft-shell crabs.

520

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup macadamia nuts, 1 garlic clove, 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley, 2 tablespoons fresh oregano, and more.

Yes, Macadamia-Herb Crusted Soft-Shell Crabs 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.

Macadamia-Herb Crusted Soft-Shell Crabs

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