Garlicky Stuff Shelled Crabs

Name: Garlicky Stuff Shelled Crabs
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 2 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 very fresh soft shelled crabs; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; salt and pepper; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 6 tablespoons butter; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 green onions, sliced

Submitted by Kizzikate

"When the season is right, blue crabs shed their hard shell. These soft shell crabs are a Southern delicacy,!! Just make sure to buy only the active, waving crabs. Have them cleaned when you purchase them."

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Ready In:: 10mins
Ingredients:: 7
Serves:: 2

ingredients

2 very fresh soft shelled crabs
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
salt and pepper
¹⁄₂ cup all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons butter
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 green onions, sliced

directions

Season the crabs with lemon juice, salt and pepper.
Dip the crab into flour, dredge well on both sides. Shake off any excess flour.
Heat a medium skillet over high heat. Reduce heat to medium high.
Melt butter in skillet. Add garlic, saute 1 minute, being careful not to burn.
Place crabs into hot butter. Cook 4-6 minutes. Turn; cook another 4-6 minutes. Crabs will be golden brown and crispy.
Remove crabs to plates.
Saute the green onion in pan for 1 minute more. Pour this sauce over the crabs & serve.