PAN FRIED SOFT SHELL CRAB WITH GARLIC, LEMON, CHILI AND OLIVE OIL

PAN FRIED SOFT SHELL CRAB WITH GARLIC, LEMON, CHILI AND OLIVE OIL image

Number Of Ingredients 11

6 soft shell crabs, cut in half
1 jalapeno chili, finely chopped
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
zest of 2 lemons
2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
5 tablespoons olive oil plus 50ml/3 tablespoons for sautéing
3 tablespoons lemon juice
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper
5 ounces mixed lettuce leaves
1/4 cup all purpose flour for dusting crabs

Steps:

Place crabs, jalapeno, garlic, lemon zest and parsley in a large bowl. Add 5 tablespoons of olive oil and toss lightly. Marinate for 2 hours. In another large bowl pour the lemon juice and slowly add the extra virgin olive oil whisking constantly. Season with salt and pepper. Toss vinaigrette with lettuce leaves and divide between 4 plates. Place a large non-stick sauté pan over high heat. Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil. Dust the crabs with a little flour and place in the hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Once crabs are crispy on the outside and cooked through, remove from the pan and serve over prepared salad.