Soft-Shell Crabs With Oyster Sauce And White Asparagus Recipe

Name: Soft-Shell Crabs With Oyster Sauce And White Asparagus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound white asparagus, peeled, or green asparagus; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying; 8 medium soft-shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry; Salt and freshly ground pepper; Cornstarch, for dredging; 4 large shallots, thinly sliced; 1/2 cup white wine, preferably Gruner Veltliner; 1/4 cup oyster sauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Servings: persons

1 pound white asparagus, peeled, or green asparagus
2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying
8 medium soft-shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry
Salt and freshly ground pepper
Cornstarch, for dredging
4 large shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine, preferably Gruner Veltliner
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

1
Preheat the oven to 300u00b0. Cook the asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 8 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
2
In a large skillet, heat 1/2 inch of oil until shimmering. Season the crabs with salt and pepper and dredge in the cornstarch. Add 4 of the crabs to the skillet and fry over moderately high heat until very crunchy, about 4 minutes for the first side and 3 minutes for the second. Transfer to a heatproof plate and keep warm in the oven. Fry the remaining crabs, then keep them warm in the oven while making the sauce.
3
In a large skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the shallots and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by about half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the oyster sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and lime juice; toss to coat. Transfer the asparagus and sauce to 4 dinner plates. Top with the crabs and cilantro and serve at once.

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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: 1 pound white asparagus, peeled, or green asparagus, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, plus more for frying, 8 medium soft-shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry, Salt and freshly ground pepper, and more.

Yes, Soft-Shell Crabs With Oyster Sauce And White Asparagus 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 Oyster Sauce And White Asparagus

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