Best 2 Soft Shell Crab Toast Recipes

When we hear the words "soft shell crab", many of us may think of a dish that's best served in a restaurant, but soft shell crab toast can be an easy and delicious meal to make at home. With a combination of fresh, succulent crab meat, crispy bread, and flavorful toppings, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds. Whether you're a seasoned cook or new to the kitchen, this guide will provide you with all the information you need to create a soft shell crab masterpiece.

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SOFT SHELL CRAB ON TOAST

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Categories Shellfish

Yield 4-6 people

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups packed Italian parsley leaves
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, more as needed
1/4 teaspoon salt, more as needed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread or pain de mie
1 large garlic clove, halved and peeled
Unsalted butter, as needed (optional)
6 (3-ounce) wild jumbo soft-shelled crabs, cleaned
Black pepper, as needed
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

PREPARATION 1. In a blender, combine parsley, jalapeño, lemon juice and salt. Add oil and 3 tablespoons water. Purée until sauce is smooth, adding additional water if needed, a tablespoon at a time, until you have a thick yet pourable sauce. Transfer sauce to a bowl and add more salt or lemon juice, or both, if needed. 2. Heat broiler. Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil, turning once, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Rub toast with cut garlic. Drizzle with oil or slather with butter (butter is nice on pain de mie), remove from pan and set aside. 3. Lightly coat crabs with oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer, belly side up, to a large baking sheet (you can use the same one you used for the toast). Broil, turning once, until crisp and golden, about 2 minutes per side. 4. Place one crab on top of each toast. Spoon a generous amount of sauce over each crab and serve with lemon wedges on the side. YIELD 6 appetizer servings, or 3 main course servings

SOFT-SHELL CRAB TOAST

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Broiling is perhaps the easiest way to cook soft shell crabs. All you do is oil up the crabs, lay them on a baking sheet and broil them until crisp and bronzed on both sides - under 10 minutes. It's also one of the tastiest ways to cook them: their edges crisp and char while their bellies swell with sweet, saline juices. Here, the broiled crabs are laid on toast and served as open-faced sandwiches. The toast absorbs the crab juices and also heightens the crunch. If you're pressed for time, or if you're a purist, you can skip the parsley jalapeño sauce. A lemon wedge is all you really need to bring out the sweetness of the crab.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories quick, appetizer, main course

Time 20m

Yield 6 appetizer servings, or 3 main course servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 cups packed Italian parsley leaves
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and coarsely chopped
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice, more as needed
1/4 teaspoon salt, more as needed
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil, more as needed
6 (1/2-inch-thick) slices country-style bread or pain de mie
1 large garlic clove, halved and peeled
Unsalted butter, as needed (optional)
6 (3-ounce) wild jumbo soft-shelled crabs, cleaned
Black pepper, as needed
Lemon wedges, for serving

Steps:

In a blender, combine parsley, jalapeño, lemon juice and salt. Add oil and 3 tablespoons water. Purée until sauce is smooth, adding additional water if needed, a tablespoon at a time, until you have a thick yet pourable sauce. Transfer sauce to a bowl and add more salt or lemon juice, or both, if needed.
Heat broiler. Place bread slices in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil, turning once, until golden brown, 1 to 2 minutes per side. Rub toast with cut garlic. Drizzle with oil or slather with butter (butter is nice on pain de mie), remove from pan and set aside.
Lightly coat crabs with oil and season with salt and pepper. Transfer, belly side up, to a large baking sheet (you can use the same one you used for the toast). Broil, turning once, until crisp and golden, about 2 minutes per side.
Place one crab on top of each toast. Spoon a generous amount of sauce over each crab and serve with lemon wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 322, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 16 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 408 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

When selecting crab, look for ones that are firm and have a healthy green or brown color.
To clean the crab, remove the shell and gills. Rinse the crab under cold water.
To cook the crab, you can either fry or sauté it. If frying, heat oil in a pan over medium heat and cook the crab for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
To make the toast, use a sturdy bread such as sourdough or French bread. Toast the bread until golden brown.
To assemble the dish, place a crab on each piece of toast. Top with your favorite toppings, such as avocado, tomato, or cheese.

Conclusion:

Soft-shell crab toast is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. With its crispy crab, creamy avocado, and tangy tomato, this dish is sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a quick and tasty meal, give soft-shell crab toast a try.