Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs

1. 1

   To clean the crabs: With a small knife cut off the apron at the rear of the body.

2. 2

   Turn the crab and cut off the face at the point just behind the eyes.

3. 3

   Lift each point of the crab at the sides and with your fingers clean out the feathery gills.

4. 4

   Wash under cold water.

5. 5

   Toast almonds until golden.

6. 6

   Season flour with salt and pepper and dredge crabs lightly in flour.

7. 7

   heat butter and oil in 1 or 2 skillets large enough to hold the crabs in a single layer and saute about 3 minutes on each side, until golden.

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   Top with almonds and serve with lemon wedges.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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