Soft-Shell Crabs With Herbs Recipe

Name: Soft-Shell Crabs With Herbs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 to 10 soft-shell crabs, cleaned; Flour for dredging; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper; Cayenne pepper; 1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon chopped chives; 1 tablespoon chopped tarragon; 1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika; Lemon wedges

Servings: persons

8 to 10 soft-shell crabs, cleaned
Flour for dredging
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
Cayenne pepper
1/2 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
2 tablespoons chopped parsley
1 tablespoon chopped chives
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon
1/2 teaspoon Hungarian paprika
Lemon wedges

1
Preheat broiler and pat the crabs dry with paper towels.
2
Combine about three-fourths cup flour with salt, pepper and cayenne to taste.
3
Set aside.
4
Cream the butter with the parsley, chives, tarragon and paprika, with salt to taste.
5
Dredge the crabs lightly with the flour, shaking off excess.
6
Place them on a broiler pan lined with foil and dot with creamed-butter mixture.
7
Broil about three inches from heat, basting with the butter.
8
Turn once and cook on the other side.
9
They should take five to eight minutes.
10
Place the crabs on a heated platter, pour the pan juices over them and serve with the lemon.

208

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 8 to 10 soft-shell crabs, cleaned, Flour for dredging, Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper, Cayenne pepper, and more.

Yes, Soft-Shell Crabs With Herbs 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 Herbs

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