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Sautéed Soft-Shell Crabs With Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce

Indulge in Sautéed Soft-Shell Crabs with Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce—delicate, rich, and full of flavour. Order premium soft-shell crabs from Pearl Seafoods today!

Sautéed Soft-Shell Crabs With Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce
2 People
Serves
5 Mins
Prep Time
15 Mins
Cook Time
Medium
Difficulty
Australian
Cuisine
ABOUT THIS

About This Recipe

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

  1. 2 soft-shell crabs, cleaned
  2. 4 tablespoons butter
  3. 1/4 cup plain flour
  4. Salt
  5. Black pepper
  6. 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  7. 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
  8. 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
  9. 1 garlic clove, minced

Method

  1. In a shallow bowl, season flour with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge crabs in the seasoned flour.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Add capers and cook until lightly crisped, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice, swirl to combine, and remove from heat.
  5. Stir parsley into pan sauce, season with salt, if needed. Transfer crabs to a serving platter and spoon sauce on top. Serve right away.
From Our Kitchen

Chef's Tip

Sautéed soft-shell crab is all about crisp texture, rich flavour, and simplicity. Lightly coating the crabs in seasoned flour creates a delicate golden crust while keeping the inside tender and juicy. The lemon-butter pan sauce adds richness, brightness, and a touch of acidity that perfectly balances the natural sweetness of the crab, creating a seafood dish that feels indulgent, fresh, and full of flavour.

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NUTRITION

Nutrition Per Serving

  • Calories 370 kcal
  • Total Fat 29.0 g
  • Total Carbohydrate 9.0 g
  • Protein 19.0 g
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