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Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs With Garlic Butter
 
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 42 Minutes
Servings: 3
Emeril's recipe.
Ingredients:
3 soft-shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry
salt & freshly ground black pepper
1 cup flour
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic, sliced
2 tablespoons capers, drained
1/2 cup white wine
1 tablespoon butter
3 chives, blades chopped
Directions:
1. Season crabs with salt and pepper and dredge in the flour, shaking off excess. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet over medium high heat, add the oil and saute the crabs until soft, about 2 minutes on each side. Remove the crabs and set aside. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add the capers and white wine. Cook until wine has reduced to about 1/2. Swirl in the butter and the chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.
3. Transfer crabs to a plate, spoon sauce over the crabs.
4. Emeril garnishes with a dusting of Emerile Essence.
By RecipeOfHealth.com