Our Sautéed Soft-Shell Crabs With Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce Recipe
About The Dish
Sautéed soft-shell crabs are a delicious delicacy, cooked to crispy perfection and paired with a zesty lemon-butter pan sauce. The crabs are lightly seasoned, then sautéed to achieve a crispy texture on the outside while remaining tender on the inside. This dish is perfect for a light, yet indulgent meal. Try our recipe and order soft-shell crabs online from Pearl Seafoods, with fast delivery across Sydney.
Ingredients List
2 soft-shell crabs, cleaned
4 tablespoons butter
1/4 cup plain flour
Salt
Black pepper
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
1 garlic clove, minced
Steps
In a shallow bowl, season flour with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge crabs in the seasoned flour.
In a 10-inch stainless steel skillet, melt 4 tablespoons (60g) butter over medium-high heat until foamy. Add crabs, shell-side down, and cook until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes; be careful, as soft-shell crabs sometimes pop in the pan. Flip crabs and cook until
crisp and golden on bottom side, about 3 minutes. Transfer crabs to paper towel-lined plates and season lightly with salt.
Add remaining 4 tablespoons (60g) butter to skillet and melt until foaming. Lower heat to medium and cook until butter turns a medium-brown color, about 2 minutes.
Add capers and cook until lightly crisped, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice, swirl to combine, and remove from heat.
Stir parsley into pan sauce, season with salt, if needed. Transfer crabs to a serving platter and spoon sauce on top. Serve right away.
