Broiled Soft Shell Crabs

Name: Broiled Soft Shell Crabs
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, melted and divided; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided; 8 dressed soft-shell crabs; 1 tablespoon water; Chopped fresh parsley

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, melted and divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon pepper, divided
8 dressed soft-shell crabs
1 tablespoon water
Chopped fresh parsley

Directions

1

Combine 1/4 cup melted butter, lemon juice, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a small mixing bowl; stir well, and set aside.
2

Place crabs, back side up, in a shallow baking pan; sprinkle with remaining salt and pepper. Add water and remaining 1/4 cup melted butter to pan.
3

Broil crabs 4 inches from heating element 3 minutes on each side or until crabs are lightly browned and crab legs are crisp.
4

Transfer crabs to a warm serving platter. Garnish with parsley, and serve with reserved butter sauce.