Panfried Soft-Shell Crabs with Lemon, Capers, and Herbs | America's Test Kitchen

Panfried Soft-Shell Crabs with Lemon, Capers, and Herbs | America's Test Kitchen

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To get the sea-fresh taste and crisp texture of soft-shells, buy them fresh, clean them yourself, and fry them immediately.

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Ingredients

  • 8 soft-shell crabs , medium to large, clean, and patted dry with paper towels
  • unbleached all-purpose flour for dredging
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice from a small lemon
  • 1 teaspoon sherry vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon small capers , drained and chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1 scallion , minced
  • Ground black pepper

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