Pan Fried Soft Shell Crab With Garlic, Lemon, Chili And Olive Oil

• 6 soft shell crabs, cut in half
• 1 jalapeno chili, finely chopped
• 2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
• zest of 2 lemons
• 2 tablespoons parsley, finely chopped
• 5 tablespoons olive oil plus 50ml/3 tablespoons for sauteing
• 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• salt and pepper
• 5 ounces mixed lettuce leaves
• 1/4 cup all purpose flour for dusting crabs

1. Place crabs, jalapeno, garlic, lemon zest and parsley in a large bowl. Add 5 tablespoons of olive oil and toss lightly. Marinate for 2 hours. In another large bowl pour the lemon juice and slowly add the extra virgin olive oil whisking constantly.
2. Season with salt and pepper. Toss vinaigrette with lettuce leaves and divide between 4 plates. Place a large non-stick saute pan over high heat. Add remaining 3 tablespoons olive oil.
3. Dust the crabs with a little flour and place in the hot pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on each side. Once crabs are crispy on the outside and cooked through, remove from the pan and serve over prepared salad.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/pan-fried-soft-shell-crab-with-garlic-lemon-chili-and-olive-oil-1220628 (may not work)