Soft-Shell Crabs Recipe

Name: Soft-Shell Crabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 or 3 soft-shell crabs; About 1/3 cup milk; 1/2 cup flour; 1/3 cup panko and 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, or all breadcrumbs; Salt and freshly ground pepper; A pinch of ancho chili powder (optional); 2 tablespoons light olive oil; 1/2 lemon; 1 tablespoon or more butter; A small handful of chopped fresh parsley

Servings: persons

2 or 3 soft-shell crabs
About 1/3 cup milk
1/2 cup flour
1/3 cup panko and 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, or all breadcrumbs
Salt and freshly ground pepper
A pinch of ancho chili powder (optional)
2 tablespoons light olive oil
1/2 lemon
1 tablespoon or more butter
A small handful of chopped fresh parsley

1
Dip the soft-shell crabs in the milk.
2
Toss together on a piece of wax paper the flour and the panko and breadcrumbs, and season with salt, pepper,and ancho chili powder, if using.
3
Heat the oil in a heavy skillet that will accommodate the crabs.
4
When its sizzling, shake off the excess milk and dip the crabs in the crumb mixture.
5
Slip them into the pan, and saute on one side for 23 minutes, until crusty and golden brown, then turn and brown the other sideabout 5 minutes in all.
6
Remove the crabs to a warm plate, and squeeze lemon juice over them.
7
Quickly wipe out the hot pan, and over medium heat swirl at least a tablespoon of buttermore, if you likearound in it, until the butter turns brown.
8
Pour the browned butter over the crabs, and sprinkle parsley on top.
9
Eat immediately.Second round?
10
None on this.
11
I always lick the plate clean.

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 or 3 soft-shell crabs, About 1/3 cup milk, 1/2 cup flour, 1/3 cup panko and 1/3 cup breadcrumbs, or all breadcrumbs, and more.

Yes, Soft-Shell Crabs 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 Crabs

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