Rustic Soft-Shell Crabs with Almonds and Brown Butt

Name: Rustic Soft-Shell Crabs with Almonds and Brown Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup flour; 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows; 2 large soft-shell crabs, cleaned and rinsed gently in cool water; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter; 1/4 cup sliced almonds; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped green onions, green part only; Salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup heavy cream; 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika; 2 tablespoons salt; 2 tablespoons garlic powder; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 tablespoon onion powder; 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano; 1 tablespoon dried thyme

Servings: persons

1/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows
2 large soft-shell crabs, cleaned and rinsed gently in cool water
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) butter
1/4 cup sliced almonds
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped green onions, green part only
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

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["Season the flour with Essence.", "Season the crabs with Essence.", "Dredge the crabs in the flour, coating evenly.", "In a saute pan, over medium heat, heat the oil.", "Add the crabs, top side down.", "Cook for about 2 minutes, then turn them over and cook about 2 minutes more, or until golden.", "Remove from the heat.", "Transfer the crabs to a warm platter.", "In another saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter.", "Add the almonds and shaking the pan back and forth, lightly toast them.", "Add the Worcestershire, lemon juice, parsley, and green onions.", "Stir for 1 minute.", "Remove from the heat.", "Season with salt and pepper.", "Stir in the cream.", "Spoon the sauce over the crabs and serve.", "Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.", "Yield: about 2/3 cup", "Recipe from ""New New Orleans Cooking"

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup flour, 1 teaspoon Essence, recipe follows, 2 large soft-shell crabs, cleaned and rinsed gently in cool water, 3 tablespoons vegetable oil, and more.

Yes, Rustic Soft-Shell Crabs with Almonds and Brown 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.

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Rustic Soft-Shell Crabs with Almonds and Brown Butter

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