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Grilled Soft Shell Crabs

Cultural Context

Soft shell crabs are a delicacy in coastal regions, particularly in Spain where they are enjoyed during the summer months. Grilled soft shell crabs celebrate the freshness of seafood and are often served at festive gatherings. This dish highlights the simplicity of grilling while enhancing the crabs' natural flavors with a light marinade. Today, soft shell crabs are popular in various cuisines, from traditional Spanish to modern fusion dishes.

SpanishESmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
2 bueyes de mar
1 cebolla
2 hojas de laurel
100ml brandy
100ml salsa de tomate
20gr mantequilla
pan rallado
perejil picado
aceite virgen extra
sal

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Avocado oil is healthier with a higher smoke point.

white wine

🥗Healthier: non-alcoholic wine

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth adds flavor without alcohol.

1

Preheat the oven.

2

Open the bueyes de mar (spider crabs).

3

In a pan, melt the mantequilla and sauté the cebolla until translucent.

4

Add the brandy and let it reduce.

5

Stir in the salsa de tomate and add the hojas de laurel, salt, and perejil picado.

6

Place the bueyes de mar in a baking dish, pour the sauce over them, and sprinkle with pan rallado.

7

Drizzle with aceite virgen extra.

8

Bake in the oven until cooked through.

Cooking Techniques

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Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️Contains Alcohol

Allergens

shellfishmilk

Also Known As

Soft Shell CrabsCrabs a la Plancha
Local Name: Buey de mar a la plancha

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