Rustic Soft-Shell Crabs with Almonds and Brown Butter (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Rustic Soft-Shell Crabs with Almonds and Brown Butter (Emeril Lagasse)
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Directions:

  1. Season the flour with Essence. Season the crabs with Essence. Dredge the crabs in the flour, coating evenly. In a saute pan, over medium heat, heat the oil. Add the crabs, top side down. Cook for about 2 minutes, then turn them over and cook about 2 minutes more, or until golden. Remove from the heat. Transfer the crabs to a warm platter. In another saute pan, over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the almonds and shaking the pan back and forth, lightly toast them. Add the Worcestershire, lemon juice, parsley, and green onions. Stir for 1 minute. Remove from the heat. Season with salt and pepper. Stir in the cream. Spoon the sauce over the crabs and serve.
  2. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  3. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  4. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  5. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 697.48 Kcal (2920 kJ)
Calories from fat 431.66 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 47.96g 74%
Cholesterol 42.94mg 14%
Sodium 9376.35mg 391%
Potassium 1232.67mg 26%
Total Carbs 60.23g 20%
Sugars 4g 16%
Dietary Fiber 11.17g 45%
Protein 18.14g 36%
Vitamin C 11.2mg 19%
Vitamin A 0.3mg 9%
Iron 11.3mg 63%
Calcium 337.2mg 34%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 131.42 Kcal (550 kJ)
Calories from fat 81.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9.04g 74%
Cholesterol 8.09mg 14%
Sodium 1766.64mg 391%
Potassium 232.25mg 26%
Total Carbs 11.35g 20%
Sugars 0.75g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.1g 45%
Protein 3.42g 36%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 19%
Iron 2.1mg 63%
Calcium 63.5mg 34%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 17.1
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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