Sauteed Soft Shell Crabs with Garlic and Butter

Recipe courtesy of Sally Gay

Ingredients

• 3 soft shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry

• Salt and freshly ground black pepper

• 1 cup flour

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

• 3 garlic, sliced

• 2 tablespoons capers, drained

• Optonal 1/2 cup white wine

• 1 tablespoon butter

• Few chive blades, chopped

Directions

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.

3. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then add the capers and white wine. Cook until wine has reduced to about 1/2.

4. Swirl in the butter and the chopped chives. Season with salt and pepper.

5. Transfer crabs to a plate, spoon sauce over the crabs