Soft-Shell Crabs With Brown Butter Recipe

Name: Soft-Shell Crabs With Brown Butter
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large or 8 small soft-shell crabs, dressed for cooking; 1/4 cup milk; ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 1/2 cup flour; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 4 slices peeled lemon; 3 tablespoons butter; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Servings: persons

4 large or 8 small soft-shell crabs, dressed for cooking
1/4 cup milk
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 slices peeled lemon
3 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1
Put the crabs in a shallow dish in one layer and add the milk, cayenne, salt and pepper.
2
Turn the crabs in the milk.
3
Dip the crabs immediately into the flour, turning to coat them well.
4
Shake off the excess flour.
5
Heat the oil until quite hot in a nonstick skillet large enough to hold the crabs in one layer.
6
Add the crabs, belly side down.
7
Cook for 4 to 5 minutes (more or less, depending on the size of the crabs) until golden brown on both sides and cooked through.
8
Transfer the crabs to a warm serving platter.
9
Garnish with lemon slices.
10
Wipe out the skillet with a clean cloth and add the butter.
11
When it is bubbling and turned hazelnut color add the lemon juice and pour the mixture over the crabs.
12
Sprinkle with parsley and serve immediately.

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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: 4 large or 8 small soft-shell crabs, dressed for cooking, 1/4 cup milk, ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper, Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste, and more.

Yes, Soft-Shell Crabs With Brown Butter 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 With Brown Butter

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