SOFT-SHELL CRABS, WITH LIME SAUCE

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Provided by Moira Hodgson

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 limes
4 eggs
1/4 cup chopped fresh basil leaves
Course salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 two-inch piece fresh ginger
8 soft-shell crabs ready to cook
Parsley for garnish

Steps:

  • Grate the zest of the limes and set aside.
  • Into a bowl, squeeze the limes. Beat together the lime juice and the eggs. Cook the eggs in the top of a double boiler over simmering water, whisking all the time, until they thicken into a sauce. Remove from the heat, add the basil, grated lime zest and salt and pepper and keep warm over the hot water.
  • Grate the ginger. Place the crabs side by side in a steamer, place some grated ginger on top of each crab, and steam, covered for eight minutes. Serve on individual plates. Garnish with parsley and pour some sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 112, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 13 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 289 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

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