Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs With Tomatoes Recipe

Name: Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs With Tomatoes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 shallot finely chopped; 1/2 clove of garlic, chopped; 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped; 2 tablespoon fresh basil; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in small pieces; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 4 tablespoons capers; Flour for dredging; Peanut oil for deep frying, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep; 8 ready-to-cook soft-shell crabs; Milk for dipping; Flour for dredging; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 3 tablespoons peanut oil; Parsley or basil leaves for garnishing; 4 lemon wedges

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons olive oil
1 shallot finely chopped
1/2 clove of garlic, chopped
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 tablespoon fresh basil
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
4 tablespoons capers
Flour for dredging
Peanut oil for deep frying, about 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep
8 ready-to-cook soft-shell crabs
Milk for dipping
Flour for dredging
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
3 tablespoons peanut oil
Parsley or basil leaves for garnishing
4 lemon wedges

1
Heat olive oil in saute pan and add shallot and garlic.
2
Cook gently for about two minutes or until the shallot has softened.
3
Add tomatoes and basil and stir until juices are released.
4
Turn up heat and cook until tomatoes are somewhat dry.
5
Remove from heat, swirl in the butter and season to taste with salt and pepper.
6
Keep warm.
7
Rinse capers, dry them and sprinkle them with flour.
8
Heat peanut oil and fry capers until light golden brown and crisp.
9
Drain on paper towels.
10
Discard oil.
11
Prepare crabs.
12
Dip crabs in milk, then in flour, season with salt and pepper.
13
Heat three tablespoons peanut oil in large skillet and saute the crabs, starting with the shell side, the crab's top side, down first, for a few minutes.
14
Turn over and saute for one and a half to two minutes on underside.
15
Drain on paper towels.
16
Serve crabs on heated individual plates.
17
Divide the tomatoes among four plates and place crabs on top.
18
Sprinkle with the fried capers and garnish with parsley or basil leaves and lemon wedges.

225

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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

How did you like this recipe?

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

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 shallot finely chopped, 1/2 clove of garlic, chopped, 3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped, and more.

Yes, Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs With Tomatoes 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.

Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs With Tomatoes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions