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Restaurant August's BLT: Buster Crab, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich Recipe

Restaurant August's BLT: Buster Crab, Lettuce, and Tomato Sandwich Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 cup canola oil
4 buster crabs
1 tsp kosher salt , plus more to taste
1 tsp freshly ground black pepper , plus more to taste
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup cornmeal
2 cups red, yellow, and green grape tomatoes, peeled
1/2 tsp 25- year-old balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp minced chives
4 tsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 slices brioche, toasted
4 tsp aioli
1 tbsp micro greens , or any lettuce sprout
1 tbsp chive oil, for garnish , optional
1 tbsp beet juice, for garnish , optional

Directions:

In a large saute pan, heat the canola oil over a medium-high flame. Season the buster crabs with 1 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Season the flour with salt and pepper and combine with the cornmeal in a shallow dish or large bowl. Toss crabs in the mixture to coat. Carefully place the crabs into the hot oil and cook for 1 minute on each side. Remove from pan and drain on paper towels.
Meanwhile, season the tomatoes with salt, pepper, vinegar, 1/4 teaspoon chives, and olive oil. Place the tomatoes over the toasted brioche croutons and place on a serving plate. Place drained crabs over the tomatoes and top each of them with a dollop of aioli. Place micro greens or any lettuce sprout on top of aioli.
To serve, garnish plate with additional chopped chives, chive oil, and beet juice, if desired.
Professional Recipe: This recipe was provided by a chef, restaurant or culinary professional and makes a large quantity. The Food Network Kitchens chefs have not tested this recipe in the proportions indicated and therefore cannot make any representation as to the results.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	858.83 Kcal (3596 kJ)
Calories from fat	586.78 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	65.2g	100%
Sodium	541.52mg	23%
Potassium	156.03mg	3%
Total Carbs	63.23g	21%
Sugars	7.89g	32%
Dietary Fiber	4.1g	16%
Protein	7.05g	14%
Vitamin C	6.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	15%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	36.3mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	334.47 Kcal (1400 kJ)
Calories from fat	228.52 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	25.39g	100%
Sodium	210.89mg	23%
Potassium	60.77mg	3%
Total Carbs	24.62g	21%
Sugars	3.07g	32%
Dietary Fiber	1.6g	16%
Protein	2.75g	14%
Vitamin C	2.6mg	11%
Vitamin A	0.2mg	15%
Iron	0.6mg	8%
Calcium	14.1mg	4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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