SAUTEED SOFT-SHELL CRABS

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Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, lunch, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

16 medium soft-shell crabs
1/2 cup sliced almonds
Flour for dredging
Salt and pepper to taste
8 tablespoons butter
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
Lemon wedges

Steps:

  • To clean the crabs: With a small knife cut off the apron at the rear of the body. Turn the crab and cut off the face at the point just behind the eyes. Lift each point of the crab at the sides and with your fingers clean out the feathery gills. Wash under cold water.
  • Toast almonds until golden.
  • Season flour with salt and pepper and dredge crabs lightly in flour. heat butter and oil in 1 or 2 skillets large enough to hold the crabs in a single layer and saute about 3 minutes on each side, until golden. Top with almonds and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 230, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 20 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 12 grams, SaturatedFat 6 grams, Sodium 193 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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