Nutrition Facts

Per serving. If servings isn't set, the recipe counts as 4.

Calories 560kcal 28%
Fat 42g 64%
Saturated Fat 24g 120%
Carbohydrates 10g 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Protein 33g 66%
Cholesterol 310mg 103%
Sodium 550mg 22%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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Sautéed Soft-Shell Crabs With Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce

Name: Sautéed Soft-Shell Crabs With Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper; 4 large soft-shell crabs, preferably jumbo or “whale” size, cleaned; 1 stick (8 tablespoons; 120g) unsalted butter, divided; 1 tablespoon drained capers; 2 tablespoons (30ml) fresh lemon juice from one lemon; 1 tablespoon minced flat-leaf parsley leaves and tender stems

Prep 5m

Cook 15m

Total 20m

This sautéed soft-shell crab recipe features jumbo or "whale" crabs, lightly dusted with flour and seasoned with salt and pepper. Sautéed in butter until golden brown and crisp, they're then topped with a tangy lemon-butter pan sauce, capers, and fresh parsley. It's a classic seafood dish with a delicious twist.