Grilled Soft Shell Crabs With Braised Scallions, Etc Recipe

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Ingredients

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  • 1/2 lb Broccoli rabe, blanched,, refreshed and left whole
  • 3 Tbsp. Extra virgin extra virgin olive oil, plus 1/4 c.
  • 24 x Scallions or possibly spring onions,, root end trimmed
  • 1/2 c. Sweet vermouth
  • 1/4 c. Sundried tomatoes, soaked 10 min in 1/2 c. boiling water
  • 2 Tbsp. Balsamic vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp. Capers
  • 12 x Prime or possibly small soft shell crabs

Directions

  1. Preheat grill.
  2. Remove florets from broccoli rabe and cut stems and leaves into 1-inch pcs. In a 10-inch to 12-inch saute/fry pan, heat 3 Tbsp. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil till just smoking. Toss scallions and cook 2 min, stirring often till just wilted. Add in broccoli rabe and sweet vermouth and continue cooking 2 to 3 min, till scallions are quite soft. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside and allow to cold to room temperature. In a blender, add in sundried tomatoes, soaking water, balsamic vinegar, capers and 1/4 c. extra virgin extra virgin olive oil and blend till smooth, about 1 minute. Remove from blender and set aside.
  3. Clean soft shell crabs by cutting off face and removing. Season with black pepper and throw onto grill. Cook till crisp and bright red (about 5 min each side). Meanwhile, divide rabe/scallion mix among 4 plates.
  4. Place 3 crabs on each plate, drip 2 Tbsp. tomato pesto around crabs and serve immediately.
  5. Yield: 4 servings

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Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Recipe %DV
Recipe Size 771g
Calories 737  
Calories from Fat 373 51%
Total Fat 42.34g 53%
Saturated Fat 5.83g 23%
Trans Fat 0.0g  
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 404mg 17%
Potassium 1547mg 44%
Total Carbs 53.86g 14%
Dietary Fiber 15.4g 51%
Sugars 22.91g 15%
Protein 14.11g 23%
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