Soft-Shell Crab With Preserved Lemon and Almonds Recipe

Name: Soft-Shell Crab With Preserved Lemon and Almonds
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning; 4 soft-shell crabs, cleaned (see note); 8 tablespoons (1/4 pound) butter, melted; 1/2 cup sliced almonds; 2 tablespoons diced preserved lemon; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon ground coriander
⅛ teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt, plus more for seasoning
4 soft-shell crabs, cleaned (see note)
8 tablespoons (1/4 pound) butter, melted
1/2 cup sliced almonds
2 tablespoons diced preserved lemon
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
Season the flour for dredging: mix together flour, cumin, coriander, cayenne, paprika and salt in a shallow bowl.
2
Quickly dip both sides of the crabs in flour mixture and shake off excess.
3
Put 4 tablespoons melted butter in a large, wide cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat.
4
When butter is hot, carefully put in the crabs, top side down.
5
Cook for about 2 minutes per side, until well crisped and cooked through.
6
Remove crabs to a warmed platter.
7
Sprinkle lightly with salt.
8
Add 4 more tablespoons melted butter to pan and add sliced almonds.
9
Stir to coat and cook until lightly browned, 1 to 2 minutes.
10
Add preserved lemon and cilantro and turn off heat.
11
Spoon butter sauce over crabs, surround with lemon wedges and serve immediately.

374

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon ground coriander, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne, and more.

Yes, Soft-Shell Crab With Preserved Lemon and Almonds 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.

Soft-Shell Crab With Preserved Lemon and Almonds

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions