Soft Shell Crab Salad with a Fennel Bouillabaise Vinaigrette

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   Clean soft shell crab by removing the gills and the eyes.

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   Season 3 to 4 ounces of all purpose flour with salt and pepper to taste, remembering that crab have a certain amount of salt.

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   I also like to add cayenne pepper for spice.

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   Then, dredge the cleaned crab in flour, making sure to pat off all excess.

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   In a saucepan with 3 ounces of whole butter, cook crab on medium heat until golden brown on both sides.

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   Arrange Asian greens on a plate.

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   In a saucepan melt 2 ounces of butter.

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   Add fennel, white wine, lobster stock, tomato paste, and saffron.

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   Cook uncovered until reduced to a glaze.

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    Remove fennel with a slotted spoon and place on the salad.

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    Make remaining liquid into a vinaigrette by adding vinegar and Pernod then slowly whisk in olive oil.

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    Drizzle vinaigrette on salad until dressed.

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    Then place hot, crisp crab on salad.

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    Garnish with fried fennel tops.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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