Soft-Shelled Crabs Meunière

Vegetarian
Health score
7%
Soft-Shelled Crabs Meunière
45 min.
2
682kcal

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Indulge in the exquisite flavors of Soft-Shelled Crabs Meunière, a delightful dish that brings the taste of the sea right to your table. This recipe is perfect for those looking to impress their guests with a sophisticated yet simple appetizer that showcases the delicate sweetness of soft-shelled crabs. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes, you can easily whip up this culinary masterpiece for a cozy dinner or a festive gathering.

The crabs are lightly coated in a crispy flour shell and sautéed to golden perfection in clarified butter, creating a rich and savory experience that is complemented by a luscious brown butter sauce infused with fresh lemon juice and parsley. Each bite is a harmonious blend of textures and flavors, making it an unforgettable starter or snack.

Whether you're a seasoned seafood lover or new to the world of soft-shelled crabs, this dish is sure to tantalize your taste buds and elevate your dining experience. With a caloric content of 682 kcal per serving, it’s a satisfying choice that doesn’t compromise on taste. So gather your ingredients, fire up the skillet, and get ready to savor the delightful essence of Soft-Shelled Crabs Meunière!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper black
  • tablespoons ghee 
  • tablespoons parsley fresh chopped
  • teaspoon kosher salt 
  • tablespoon juice of lemon fresh
  • small figs cleaned (4-inch-wide)
  • 1.5 tablespoons butter unsalted cut into 3 pieces
  • cup milk whole
  • cup flour all-purpose

Equipment

  • frying pan

Directions

  1. Combine milk, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish and soak crabs 5 minutes. Lift 1 crab out of milk, letting excess drip off, and dredge in flour. Knock off excess flour and transfer to a tray. Repeat with remaining crabs, arranging them in 1 layer as coated.
  2. Heat clarified butter in a 12-inch nonstick skillet over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté crabs, upside down, 2 minutes. Turn over and sauté until golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes more.
  3. Transfer crabs to a serving dish.
  4. Add butter pieces to skillet and cook until golden brown with a nutty aroma.
  5. Add lemon juice and parsley (mixture will bubble up) and remove from heat.
  6. Season sauce with salt and pepper and drizzle over crabs.
  7. If the crabs you get are larger and don't fit 4 to the skillet, cook them in batches using more clarified butter.

Nutrition Facts

Calories682kcal
Protein6.56%
Fat56.09%
Carbs37.35%

Properties

Glycemic Index
104
Glycemic Load
39.42
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
18.374348039212%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
0.37mg
Hesperetin
1.09mg
Naringenin
0.1mg
Apigenin
8.62mg
Luteolin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Myricetin
0.6mg
Quercetin
0.04mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:682.34kcal
34.12%
Fat:43.08g
66.28%
Saturated Fat:26.36g
164.78%
Carbohydrates:64.55g
21.52%
Net Carbohydrates:61.08g
22.21%
Sugar:13.93g
15.48%
Cholesterol:114.01mg
38.01%
Sodium:1216.07mg
52.87%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.33g
22.66%
Vitamin K:69.79µg
66.47%
Vitamin B1:0.58mg
38.57%
Selenium:23.73µg
33.9%
Folate:123.75µg
30.94%
Vitamin B2:0.5mg
29.37%
Manganese:0.56mg
27.77%
Phosphorus:207.27mg
20.73%
Vitamin B3:3.98mg
19.92%
Calcium:195.67mg
19.57%
Iron:3.52mg
19.53%
Vitamin A:800.41IU
16.01%
Fiber:3.47g
13.89%
Potassium:394.64mg
11.28%
Vitamin B12:0.68µg
11.28%
Magnesium:42.39mg
10.6%
Vitamin C:8.41mg
10.2%
Vitamin D:1.5µg
10%
Vitamin B5:0.84mg
8.39%
Copper:0.15mg
7.51%
Zinc:1.11mg
7.37%
Vitamin B6:0.13mg
6.35%
Vitamin E:0.44mg
2.96%
Source:Epicurious