INGREDIENTS
Tomatoes:
2 TBSP. olive oil
1 shallot finely chopped
1/2 clove garlic, chopped
3 tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped
2 TBSP. fresh basil
2 TBSP. unsalted butter, cut in small pieces
Salt and pepper to taste
Heat olive oil in saute pan; add shallot and garlic.
Cook 2 minutes.
Add tomatoes and basil; stir until juices are released.
Capers:
4 TBSP. capers
Flour for dredging
Peanut oil, 1/4 inch deep
Rinse capers, dry them and sprinkle with flour.
Heat oil; fry capers until light golden brown and crisp.
Drain; discard oil.
Crabs:
8 soft-shell crabs
Milk for dipping
Flour for dredging
Salt and pepper to taste
3 TBSP. peanut oil
Parsley for garnish
4 lemon wedges
DIRECTIONS
Dip crabs in milk, then in flour; season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in large skillet; saute crabs, starting with the shell side, down first, for a few minutes.
Turn over; saute 1 to 2 minutes.
Drain on paper towels.
Divide the tomatoes on the plates topped with the crabs.
Sprinkle with the fried capers; garnish with parsley and lemon wedges.
Serves 4.