SAUTEED SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH GARLIC BUTTER

Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs With Garlic Butter image

Provided by gailanng

Categories Crab

Time 42m

Yield 3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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3 soft-shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon butter
3 chives, blades chopped

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.
Emeril garnishes with a dusting of Emerile Essence.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 406.3, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 26.6, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 52.9, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 12.1