Sautéed Soft Crabs with Fresh Lime

Recipe

• 8 soft-shell crabs, cleaned
• 1 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 8 tablespoons butter
• 8 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Combine flour, paprika, salt and pepper in shallow dish. Lightly coat crabs and shake off excess.

Melt butter in large skillet over medium heat. Place crabs upside down in pan and sauté until golden brown, about 4 to 5 minutes. Turn and repeat on other side. Remove to warm serving platter. Add lime juice to skillet. Scrape up pan deposits and mix well. Remove from heat immediately. Pour over crabs.

Contributed by Joyce Taylor  From: Mariner’s Menu: 30 Years of Fresh Seafood Ideas