Soft Shell Crabs with Scallions
Yield
2 servingsPrep
20 minCook
40 minReady
60 minLow Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Good source of fiber, Very low in sodium, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | each |
crab, soft shell
live soft-shell |
* |
| 3 | tablespoons |
mint leaves
coarsely chopped fresh |
|
| 3 | tablespoons |
olive oil
|
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | x |
red pepper flakes
to taste |
*
|
| 1 | cup |
tomatoes
coarsely chopped |
|
| ½ | cup |
white wine
dry |
*
|
| 1 | cup |
scallions, spring or green onions
thinly sliced |
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | each |
crab, soft shell
live soft-shell |
* |
| 45 | ml |
mint leaves
coarsely chopped fresh |
|
| 45 | ml |
olive oil
|
|
| 3 | cloves |
garlic
finely chopped |
|
| 1 | x |
red pepper flakes
to taste |
*
|
| 237 | ml |
tomatoes
coarsely chopped |
|
| 118 | ml |
white wine
dry |
*
|
| 237 | ml |
scallions, spring or green onions
thinly sliced |
|
| 1 | x |
salt
to taste |
*
|
Directions
Clean soft shell crabs, wash and pat dry.
In a medium skillet, heat the oil until hot.
Add the garlic and cook, uncovered, until it begins to take on color.
Add the tomatoes, scallions, mint and hot pepper flakes, cover and cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally for five minutes.
Add the wine, cover and simmer for 10 minutes.
Add the crabs, and salt to taste, cover and simmer for about 8 minutes in all (four minutes on each side).
Serve the crabs at once on heated plates.
Makes two servings.
