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Grilled Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich with Spicy Ranch Aioli

Makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

• 1 - finely chopped small red onion

• 2 - Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley

• 2 - teaspoons capers

• 2 - teaspoons chili powder

• 1/2 - cup spicy ranch dressing

• 1/4 - cup melted butter or olive oil

• 2 - Tablespoons lemon juice

• 1/2 - teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 4 - soft-shell crabs, cleaned, rinsed and patted dry

• 1 - cup flour or cracker meal

• 4 - small baguettes, sliced lengthwise

• Chopped lettuce and tomato for each sandwich

Directions

1. In a blender, add onion, parsley, capers, chili powder, and spicy ranch dressing. 

2. Blend first until well mixed to create spicy Ranch aioli and refrigerate.

Preheat grill to medium heat.

1. In a large bowl, mix butter or olive oil, lemon juice and cayenne pepper.

2. Roll crabs in mixture and lightly dredge in flour or cracker meal.

3. Sauté in large pan 3 to 4 minutes on each side and transfer to grill and cook for 5 to 10 minutes on each side.

4. Warm baguette on grill and spread inside of bun with spicy Ranch aioli.

5. Add lettuce and tomato and top with crab.