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Broiled Soft Shell Crabs
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
1/2 cup butter, melted and divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
8 dressed soft-shell crabs
1 tablespoon water
chopped fresh parsley
Directions:
1. Combine 1/4 cup melted butter, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small mixing bowl; stir well, and set aside.
2. Place crabs, back side up, in a shallow baking pan; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Add water and remaining 1/4 cup melted butter to pan.
3. Broil crabs 4 inches from heating element 3 minutes on each side or until crabs are lightly browned and crab legs are crisp.
4. Transfer crabs to a warm serving platter. Garnish with parsley, and serve with reserved butter sauce.
By RecipeOfHealth.com