Friday, July 5, 2019

Soft-Shell Crabs in a Meunière Sauce with Capers

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soft-shell crabs
1/2 cup milk
Kosher salt
Freshly cracked black pepper
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
4  tablespoons "unsalted" butter, divided
1 5/8-inch slice of lemon
1 Tbsp Capers per crab
Freshly chopped parsley, for garnish (optional)

Place the crabs in a bowl of milk. Season the flour with the salt and pepper. Lightly dredge the crabs in the seasoned flour.

In a wide skillet, melt two tablespoons of butter over medium heat. Place the other two tablespoons of butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat.
Melt the butter in the pot and continue to gently cook it until the butter solids turn golden brown. Add in the capers and lemon slice and remove from the heat.

Place the crabs in the skillet with the butter and sauté until golden brown, turning once, about 2-3 minutes per side. Arrange on a platter, and pour the lemony butter sauce over the crabs. Garnish with parsley and/or extra lemon wedges.

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