Grilled soft shell crabs with braised scallions

4 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
½ pounds Broccoli rabe, blanched,
Refreshed and left whole
3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil plus
¼ Cup
24 Scallions or spring onions,
Root end trimmed
½ cup Sweet vermouth
¼ cup Sundried tomatoes, soaked 10
Minutes in 1/2 cup boiling
Water
2 tablespoons Balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon Capers
12 Prime or small soft shell
Crabs

Directions

Preheat grill.

Remove florets from broccoli rabe and cut stems and leaves into 1-inch pieces. In a 10-inch to 12-inch saute pan, heat 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil until just smoking. Toss scallions and cook 2 minutes, stirring often until just wilted. Add broccoli rabe and sweet vermouth and continue cooking 2 to 3 minutes, until scallions are quite soft. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside and allow to cool to room temperature. In a blender, add sundried tomatoes, soaking water, balsamic vinegar, capers and ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Remove from blender and set aside.

Clean soft shell crabs by cutting off face and removing. Season with black pepper and place onto grill. Cook until crisp and bright red (about 5 minutes each side). Meanwhile, divide rabe/scallion mixture among 4 plates. Place 3 crabs on each plate, drip 2 tablespoons tomato pesto around crabs and serve immediately.

Yield: 4 servings

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