Soft-Shell Crabs, Pan-Fried

Name: Soft-Shell Crabs, Pan-Fried
Prep time: 2 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 7 min
Yield: 2 servings
Ingredients: 6 medium soft-shell crabs (cleaned); 3 tablespoons butter (clarified if possible); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes; 3 tablespoons slivered almonds; 3 tablespoons parsley, chopped; Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; Lemon wedges

By Moira Hodgson

Updated Oct. 12, 2023

Total Time: 7 minutes
Prep Time: 2 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Rating: 4(17)
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Ingredients

Yield:2 servings

6medium soft-shell crabs (cleaned)
3tablespoons butter (clarified if possible)
1tablespoon vegetable oil
½teaspoon red-pepper flakes
3tablespoons slivered almonds
3tablespoons parsley, chopped
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Lemon wedges

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Preparation

Step 1
Pat the crabs dry with paper towels.
Step 2
Heat the butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crabs backside down and sprinkle with pepper flakes. Cover the crabs with a spatter-proof shield or a lid held at an angle to prevent spattering. Cook for three to four minutes.
Step 3
Turn the crabs over and add the almonds. The butter will now be starting to brown. Cook for an additional three minutes, or until the crabs are cooked. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper and serve with the lemon.