Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs

Health score
17%
Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs
45 min.
2
1655kcal

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If you’re looking to impress at your next lunch or dinner gathering, sautéed soft-shell crabs are the perfect choice! Delightfully crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, these delicacies are not only a treat for the palate but also a wonderful way to showcase your culinary skills. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, this dish can conveniently elevate any meal into a seafood feast that your guests will talk about long after the last bite is gone.

This recipe combines the subtle sweetness of soft-shell crabs with a zesty touch from fresh lemon juice and bright parsley. The mingling of flavors creates a harmonious balance that is sure to please even the most discerning seafood lovers. The addition of cornmeal gives the crabs an enticing crunch that contrasts beautifully with their soft, succulent meat.

Perfectly portioned for two, sautéed soft-shell crabs make an elegant main course that is rich in flavor yet light enough to enjoy on a warm day. Whether you’re serving it as part of a hearty dinner or a sophisticated lunch, this dish promises to offer a memorable dining experience. So roll up your sleeves, embrace your inner chef, and let’s indulge in the ocean’s finest offering—a dish that truly celebrates the essence of seafood!

Ingredients

  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • teaspoons parsley fresh chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper red
  • tablespoons juice of lemon 
  •  soft-shell crabs cleaned
  • 0.3 cup skim milk 
  • teaspoon vegetable oil 
  • tablespoons cornmeal yellow

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels

Directions

  1. Rinse crabs thoroughly with cold water. Pat dry with paper towels.
  2. Combine flour, cornmeal, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dip crabs in milk, and dredge in flour mixture. Coat a nonstick skillet with cooking spray; add oil.
  3. Place over medium-high heat until hot.
  4. Add crabs; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until browned.
  5. Transfer to a serving plate.
  6. Sprinkle evenly with lemon juice and parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1655kcal
Protein5.8%
Fat50.16%
Carbs44.04%

Properties

Glycemic Index
120.38
Glycemic Load
9.04
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
27.039130708446%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.73mg
Hesperetin
2.17mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1654.73kcal
82.74%
Fat:91.7g
141.07%
Saturated Fat:28.24g
176.48%
Carbohydrates:181.14g
60.38%
Net Carbohydrates:171.32g
62.3%
Sugar:2.15g
2.39%
Cholesterol:0.92mg
0.31%
Sodium:1404.06mg
61.05%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.87g
47.74%
Manganese:1.63mg
81.55%
Vitamin B1:1.05mg
69.76%
Folate:259.42µg
64.85%
Iron:9.54mg
53.03%
Vitamin B3:9.96mg
49.82%
Vitamin B2:0.67mg
39.49%
Fiber:9.83g
39.31%
Selenium:23.19µg
33.13%
Phosphorus:310.89mg
31.09%
Vitamin K:31.04µg
29.56%
Magnesium:68.74mg
17.18%
Vitamin B5:1.6mg
15.99%
Copper:0.29mg
14.75%
Zinc:2.05mg
13.68%
Vitamin B6:0.27mg
13.47%
Vitamin E:1.96mg
13.08%
Potassium:447.24mg
12.78%
Calcium:108.53mg
10.85%
Vitamin C:6.32mg
7.66%
Vitamin A:283.25IU
5.66%
Vitamin B12:0.18µg
2.96%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.25%
Source:My Recipes