Soft Shell Crab On Toast Recipe

Name: Soft Shell Crab On Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups packed Italian parsley leaves; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, more as needed; 1/4 teaspoon salt, more as needed; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed; 6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread or pain de mie; 1 large garlic clove, halved and peeled; Unsalted butter, as needed (optional); 6 (3-ounce) wild jumbo soft-shelled crabs, cleaned; Black pepper, as needed; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

2 cups packed Italian parsley leaves
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, more as needed
1/4 teaspoon salt, more as needed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread or pain de mie
1 large garlic clove, halved and peeled
Unsalted butter, as needed (optional)
6 (3-ounce) wild jumbo soft-shelled crabs, cleaned
Black pepper, as needed
Lemon wedges, for serving

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PREPARATION
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In a blender, combine parsley, jalapeno, lemon juice and salt. Add oil and 3 tablespoons water. Puree until sauce is smooth, adding additional water if needed, a tablespoon at a time, until you have a thick yet pourable sauce. Transfer sauce to a bowl and add more salt or lemon juice, or both, if needed.
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Heat broiler. Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil, turning once, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Rub toast with cut garlic. Drizzle with oil or slather with butter (butter is nice on pain de mie), remove from pan and set aside.
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Lightly coat crabs with oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer, belly side up, to a large baking sheet (you can use the same one you used for the toast). Broil, turning once, until crisp and golden, about 2 minutes per side.
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Place one crab on top of each toast. Spoon a generous amount of sauce over each crab and serve with lemon wedges on the side.
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YIELD 6 appetizer servings, or 3 main course servings

362

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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: 2 cups packed Italian parsley leaves, 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped, 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, more as needed, 1/4 teaspoon salt, more as needed, and more.

Yes, Soft Shell Crab On Toast 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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Soft Shell Crab On Toast

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