SOFT-SHELL CRABS ON THE GRILL
Kick dinner up a notch with this soft-shell crab recipe, courtesy of chef Emeril Lagasse.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Appetizers
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Rinse crabs under cold running water; brush them with a small brush if necessary to remove any dirt from their shells. Twist off and discard apron. Fold back the pointed sides of the top shell to expose gills; remove gills on both sides. Using kitchen scissors, cut across the front of the crab about 1/4-inch behind the eyes and mouth; squeeze out the small sac located directly behind the mouth.
- Preheat a grill with the lid down or a grill pan over medium-high heat.
- Brush crabs with olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Place crabs on grill and cover. Cook, turning crabs every couple minutes and basting them with remaining olive oil, until they turn orange and are cooked through, 7 to 9 minutes. Remove from grill and serve immediately.
CORNMEAL-CRUSTED SOFT-SHELLED CRABS WITH CILANTRO-LIME TARTAR SAUCE
Steps:
- Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt, and pepper and pour into a 3-quart shallow dish. Add crabs and soak, covered and chilled, 1 hour.
- Heat enough oil to measure 2 inches deep in a wide 4-quart heavy pot (about 4 inches deep) to 375°F.
- Whisk together flour and cornmeal and transfer to a large sealable plastic bag. Lift 1 crab out of buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and shake in bag to coat with flour. Knock off excess flour and transfer to a tray. Repeat with remaining crabs, arranging them in 1 layer as coated.
- Deep-fry crabs, 2 at a time, turning over halfway through frying (watch out for popping), until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Return oil to 375°F between batches. Drain crabs on paper towels and serve with tartar sauce.
SOFT SHELL CRAB SANDWICHES WITH SPICY TARTAR SAUCE (PO BOY)
Soft-shell crabs cook in minutes, are easier to eat than hard-shell crabs and their sweet, briny flavor and crunchy-soft juicy texture can't be beat. Soft-shells are usually eaten whole and they make for a killer sandwich. From Fine Cooking.
Provided by gailanng
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the Tartar Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion, pickle, capers with spicy tartar sauce chives, Old Bay, lemon juice, and hot pepper sauce. Set aside.
- To Cook the Crabs: In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dredge the crabs to coat on both sides.
- Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Add the butter to the skillet and swirl the pan to melt it. Add the crabs top side down and cook, shaking the pan once or twice, until crisp and browned, about 3 minutes. The crabs may pop and splatter, so be careful.
- Flip the crabs and cook until crisp and just cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the crab should read 145°F), about 3 minutes more. Transfer the crabs to a large paper-towel-lined plate.
- To Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the tartar sauce on the 8 slices of toast. Top 4 of the toast slices, sauce side up, with a piece of lettuce and 1 or 2 slices of tomato. Put one crab on each sandwich, top with the remaining toast, sauce side down, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 706.4, Fat 23.2, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 31.6, Sodium 1342, Carbohydrate 102.8, Fiber 9, Sugar 8.8, Protein 25.8
GRILLED SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH OLD BAY TARTAR SAUCE
Make and share this Grilled Soft-Shell Crabs With Old Bay Tartar Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories < 60 Mins
Time 38m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Make the sauce: add mayonnaise, peppers, capers, pickles, lemon juice, chives, tarragon, mustard, and Old Bay seasoning to a bowl; whisk to mix.
- Season to taste with black pepper; sauce can be refrigerated, covered, for at least 1 week; bring to room temperature before serving.
- The crabs: melt the butter in a small saucepan over med-high heat.
- Add in garlic, shallot, and Old Bay seasoning; cook until the garlic and shallot have lost their rawness, about 2 minutes; they should be soft and translucent; do not let them brown; set flavored butter aside.
- Set up grill for direct grilling; preheat to high.
- When ready to cook brush and oil the grill grate; brush the crabs on both sides with some of the flavored butter.
- Place the crabs on the hot grate and grill until cooked through, about 2-4 minutes per side, basting with some of the flavored butter.
- When done, the shells will turn bright red.
- Brush the bread slices with the remaining flavored butter and grill them as well, about 1 minute per side.
- To serve: slather the toast with some of the Old Bay Tartar Sauce; place a lettuce leaf, a few tomato slices, and 2 soft-shell crabs on top.
- Serve with the remaining tartar sauce on the side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 474.7, Fat 37.6, SaturatedFat 16.8, Cholesterol 104, Sodium 734.1, Carbohydrate 25.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 4.6, Protein 11
GRILLED SOFT-SHELL CRABS RECIPE
Steps:
- Gather the ingredients.
- Rinse the crabs in running cool water and reserve. Heat a grill to medium-hot-you should be able to hold your hand about an inch over the cooking grate for 3 to 4 seconds before pulling it away from the heat.
- Pat the crabs dry with paper towels. Liberally brush the crabs all over with melted butter or oil and set them on the hot grill.
- Cover the grill and cook until the crabs are lightly browned on the cooking grate side, about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Flip the crabs over, brush with more butter, and cook until they are browned on the second side and cooked through, or about 10 minutes in total. Use tongs to remove the crabs from the grill.
- Enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469 kcal, Carbohydrate 5 g, Cholesterol 398 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 67 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1457 mg, Sugar 0 g, Fat 18 g, UnsaturatedFat 0 g
TEMPURA-FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB SANDWICHES WITH TARTAR SAUCE SLAW AND CRISPY OLD BAY CHIPS
Steps:
- For the tartar sauce slaw: Whisk together the cornichons, mayonnaise, capers, mustard, sugar, lemon juice, onion and some salt and pepper in a large bowl. Add the cabbage and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- For the Old Bay potato chips: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 300 degrees F. Spread the potato chips in an even layer on a baking sheet and bake, just to warm, 2 minutes. Put the Old Bay in a small mesh strainer and tap evenly over the chips; toss the chips lightly.
- For the soft-shell crabs: Set a rack in a baking sheet. Heat 3 to 4 inches of oil in a Dutch oven over medium heat until it registers 375 degrees F on a deep-frying thermometer. Whisk together 2 cups of the rice flour and 2 cups water until smooth, then season with salt and pepper and some hot sauce if using.
- Put the remaining 1 cup rice flour in a shallow dish and season with some salt and pepper. Sprinkle the crabs with salt and pepper.
- Dredge 2 crabs in flour and tap off the excess. Dip in the tempura batter, letting any excess run off. Fry until golden brown, crispy and just cooked through, turning occasionally, about 5 minutes. Drain on the rack. Repeat with the remaining 2 crabs.
- For the sandwiches: Put some of the slaw on the bottom of each bun and top with a fried crab. Add a bit more slaw and a tomato slice and top with chips. Close sandwiches with the tops of the buns and serve immediately.
GRILLED SOFT-SHELL CRABS
Provided by Food Network
Time 35m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Clean crabs by removing gills and cutting off the eyes and mouth.
- Place crabs on pan or aluminum foil. Place on grill over a low fire. Baste the crabs with the Lemon Butter Sauce. Cook for 5 to 6 minutes on each side. Continue to baste during cooking. Before serving, top each crab with a slice of tomato and a small amount of mozzarella cheese. Allow cheese to melt. Remove from grill. Serve immediately.
- Add lemon juice and other seasonings. Seasonings may be adjusted for personal taste. Allow to simmer for about 20 minutes.
GRILLED SOFT SHELL CRABS WITH JICAMA SALAD
Make and share this Grilled Soft Shell Crabs With Jicama Salad recipe from Food.com.
Provided by susie cooks
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine jicama, cucumber, and 1/2 cup chopped cilantro in a medium bowl. Dress with 4 tablespoons olive oil and 4 tablespoons lime juice. Season with salt, mix well and set aside.
- In a separate bowl, combine tomatoes, chiles, garlic, onions, avocado and remaining chopped cilantro. Dress with remaining lime juice, season with salt, mix gently and set aside.
- Lightly brush a hot grill or grill pan with 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Brush crabs with remaining 2 tablespoons oil, then place on grill and cook until firm, about 2 or more minutes on each side.
- To serve, divide jicama salad and tomato-avocado salsa between four plates. Top each plate with 2 crabs and garnish with cilantro sprigs and lime wedges.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 458, Fat 32.1, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 32.8, Sodium 145.2, Carbohydrate 36.2, Fiber 14.5, Sugar 10.7, Protein 12.4
SHEILA'S SAUTEED SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
When my boyfriend told me soft-shell crabs was one of his favorite dishes, I knew I was in trouble. I had never made them before, so I realized I was in for a long learning process. Well, I think I have finally mastered it. As a matter of fact, when we were recently out to dinner, he ordered some soft-shell crabs and then proclaimed (with surprise) that they weren't near as good as mine! So, I will share my success with you.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In Ziploc bag, add flour and Old Bay seasoning. Seal and shake to mix.
- In bowl, combine eggs and milk.
- Dredge crabs in egg mixture, then add to seasoned flour and shake to coat. Shake off excess when removing from bag.
- Heat 3 T. oil in large saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 3 crabs in a single layer and cook for about 3 minutes, then turn and cook for another 3 minutes. The crabs should be nice and golden brown. (Be careful when cooking, because they sometimes will pop and/or spatter.) Remove crabs to serving dish.
- Heat remaining 3 T. oil in pan, then add the next 3 crabs and repeat cooking instructions.
- Do not clean out pan when crabs are removed, but add butter. Let the butter melt and turn a little brown. Add the capers and the wine. Cook for about 1 minute, then add the lemon juice and the parsley. Cook for about 2 more minutes, or until reduced by about a third. Pour sauce over the crabs and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.1, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 198.8, Sodium 485.7, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 17
GRILLED SOFT SHELL CRABS WITH TANGY SEAFOOD SAUCE
Make and share this Grilled Soft Shell Crabs With Tangy Seafood Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Crab
Time 36m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the melted butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper; set aside for basting.
- In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, chili sauce, horseradish, and dry mustard; stir well to combine; refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Grill softshell crabs over hot coals for 7 to 8 minutes per side, basting often with lemon-butter mixture.
- Serve warm with seafood sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 70.9, Sodium 735.6, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 8.8
SPICY MARINADE FOR SOFT-SHELL CRABS
This is spicy but tasty. You can use a commercial creole seasoning mix, but I use my homemade seasoning which is posted here on 'zaar. The crabs can be served as is with your desired accompaniments, but I like them best in a sandwich on a kaiser roll with tomato and mayo. yum!
Provided by graffeetee
Categories Crab
Time 1h25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine the marinade ingredients and mix well.
- Add the cleaned crabs to the marinade and refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Broil or grill the crabs for about 10-15 minutes, basting once with the sauce and turning halfway through cooking time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84, Fat 7, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 16.4, Sodium 62.1, Carbohydrate 1.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 4
SOFT SHELL CRABS MIA
I love soft shell crabs! This recipe comes from the Crabplace.com. It is very easy and very delicious! I have also sauteed these in alittle butter and olive oil.
Provided by susie cooks
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix everything, except crabs, in a shallow baking dish. Add crabs and cover.
- Marinate in the fridge for 1/2 hour.
- Place crabs on a hot grill.
- Cook for 15 minutes on each side basting and turning often.
- To decrease cooking time, cover grill with large lid to help circulate the heat evenly.
- Crabs are done when they are pink/red and slightly crisp, but still moist.
- Cook time does not include time to marinate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 32.8, Sodium 1146.5, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 9.6
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