SAUTEED SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH GARLIC AND BUTTER

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Sauteed Soft-shell Crabs with Garlic and Butter image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 32m

Yield 3 appetizer servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

3 soft-shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1 cup flour
2 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon butter
Few chive blades, chopped
Essence, for garnish, recipe follows
2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
2 tablespoons salt
2 tablespoons garlic powder
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
1 tablespoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Season crabs with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour, shaking off excess. Set aside.
  • In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the oil and saute the crabs until soft, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove the crabs and set aside. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add the capers and white wine. Cook until wine has reduced to about 1/2. Swirl in the butter and the chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer crabs to a plate, spoon sauce over the crabs and garnish with Essence.
  • Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  • Recipe from "New New Orleans Cooking", by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.

Khalil Ahmed Langou
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These crabs are so good, I could eat them every day.


Morgan Ramey
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I can't wait to try this recipe. It looks like the perfect summer meal.


Anthony Hutchison
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. It's a keeper!


Nathan Hobbs
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I love the way the garlic and butter sauce seeps into the crab meat. It's so flavorful and juicy.


Giving Help Childrens Ministries
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These crabs were the perfect appetizer for my dinner party. They were gone in minutes!


Cherie Burks
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great. It's a favorite of my family and friends.


Luna_gaming 2020
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These crabs were so easy to make and they turned out so well. I'm definitely going to be making them again soon.


Ati Khan
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but these crabs were surprisingly good. The garlic and butter sauce was perfect.


Addi Samuel
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I made these crabs for my husband's birthday and he loved them! He said they were the best crabs he's ever had.


saiful islamTv
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These crabs look so crispy and flavorful. I can't wait to make them for my next party.


S Delice
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I've been looking for a good recipe for soft shell crabs, and this one looks perfect. I can't wait to try it!


Malak shawan
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I made these last night and they were a hit! My family loved them.


Africa Tube
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These look amazing! I love the flavor of garlic and butter, and I'm sure it pairs perfectly with the delicate flavor of the crabs.


Salman Khalid
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I've never cooked soft shell crabs before, but this recipe looks so good that I'm definitely going to try it!


Benedict Odion
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This looks easy to make and delicious!