Sauteed Soft-Shell Crabs

Directions

1. 1
   To clean the crabs: With a small knife cut off the apron at the rear of the body.
2. 2
   Turn the crab and cut off the face at the point just behind the eyes.
3. 3
   Lift each point of the crab at the sides and with your fingers clean out the feathery gills.
4. 4
   Wash under cold water.
5. 5
   Toast almonds until golden.
6. 6
   Season flour with salt and pepper and dredge crabs lightly in flour.
7. 7
   heat butter and oil in 1 or 2 skillets large enough to hold the crabs in a single layer and saute about 3 minutes on each side, until golden.
8. 8
   Top with almonds and serve with lemon wedges.