Soft-shell Crab with Citrus-Saffron Butter Sauce Recipe

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Soft-shell Crab with Citrus-Saffron Butter Sauce
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  1. Bring orange juice and next 3 ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan; boil over medium-high heat until reduced to about 1/2 cup. Reduce heat to low; whisk in butter, 1 piece at a time, until combined. Remove from heat; stir in chervil, salt, and pepper.
  2. Dredge crabs in flour just until lightly coated. Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. When oil is hot, add half the crabs, top-side down; sauté 2 to 3 minutes per side, until golden, adding more oil, if needed. Drain crabs on paper towels, then transfer to a baking sheet in a 200° oven to keep warm. Repeat with remaining oil and crabs.
  3. Serve crabs with asparagus and couscous; drizzle with the butter sauce.
  4. Did somebody say citrus-saffron? Sounds like a classic template for Sauvignon Blanc. Compared to light, lean versions from France, Artesa Sauvignon Blanc Reserve ($25), like many American versions, tends to have a bit more creaminess that pairs well with the rich sautéed crab. But it will also have plenty of the grape's characteristic herbalness- a satisfying match with the asparagus, whose unusual taste often makes it a problem-child for wine. -Mark Oldman
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2453.58 Kcal (10273 kJ)
Calories from fat 1409.97 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 156.66g 241%
Cholesterol 270.73mg 90%
Sodium 15551.06mg 648%
Potassium 5205.36mg 111%
Total Carbs 210.97g 70%
Sugars 33.44g 134%
Dietary Fiber 12.4g 50%
Protein 79.43g 159%
Vitamin C 161.5mg 269%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 24%
Iron 36.5mg 203%
Calcium 1038.3mg 104%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 67.63 Kcal (283 kJ)
Calories from fat 38.87 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.32g 241%
Cholesterol 7.46mg 90%
Sodium 428.68mg 648%
Potassium 143.49mg 111%
Total Carbs 5.82g 70%
Sugars 0.92g 134%
Dietary Fiber 0.34g 50%
Protein 2.19g 159%
Vitamin C 4.5mg 269%
Iron 1mg 203%
Calcium 28.6mg 104%

* 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

  • 61.3
    Points
  • 69
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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