Soft-Shell Crabs Provencal With Spaghetti

Published May 28, 1996

Total Time
30 minutes
Rating
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Ingredients

Yield:3 servings
  • 12 ounces whole red onion or 11 ounces chopped, ready-cut onion (2 ½ to 3 cups)

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

  • 1 large clove garlic

  • 12 ounces whole red pepper or 11 ounces ready-cut pepper

  • 12 ounces whole zucchini

  • 12 ounces spaghetti

  • 6 soft-shell crabs

  • ⅓ cup flour

  • 2 teaspoons butter

  • ⅛ teaspoon salt

  • Freshly ground black pepper

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Nutritional analysis per serving (3 servings)

118 grams carbs; 40 milligrams cholesterol; 671 calories; 4 grams monosaturated fat; 2 grams polyunsaturated fat; 3 grams saturated fat; 10 grams fat; 10 grams fiber; 246 milligrams sodium; 28 grams protein; 15 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Bring water in pot to boil.

  2. Step 2

    Chop whole onion.

  3. Step 3

    Heat nonstick pan until it is very hot; reduce heat to medium high, and add oil. Saute onion until it begins to soften.

  4. Step 4

    Mince garlic, and add to pan.

  5. Step 5

    Wash, trim and seed whole pepper, and chop. Add to pan after onion has begun to soften.

  6. Step 6

    Wash, trim and chop zucchini, and add. Cook until soft. Season with salt and pepper.

  7. Step 7

    Cook spaghetti in boiling water according to package directions.

  8. Step 8

    Wash crabs, and lightly coat with flour.

  9. Step 9

    Heat butter in small nonstick pan over medium heat, and brown crabs on both sides, about 3 minutes a side.

  10. Step 10

    Drain pasta, and arrange on plates. Toss with vegetables, and top with crabs.

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