Sauteed Soft-shell Crabs With Garlic Butter

Total Time: 42 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 3
• 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 wine
• 1 tablespoon butter
• 3 chives, blades chopped

Recipe

• 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 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.