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Grilled Soft Shell Crabs with Braised Scallions, Broccoli Rabe and Dried Tomato Pesto (Mario Batali) Recipe

Grilled Soft Shell Crabs with Braised Scallions, Broccoli Rabe and Dried Tomato Pesto (Mario Batali) Recipe

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Grilled Soft Shell Crabs with Braised Scallions, Broccoli Rabe and Dried Tomato Pesto (Mario Batali)

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Ingredients:

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1/2 lb broccoli rabe, blanched , refreshed and left whole
3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil plus 1/4 cup
24 scallions or spring onions , root end trimmed
1/2 cup sweet vermouth
1/4 cup sundried tomatoes , soaked 10 minutes in 1/2 cup boiling water
2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1 tbsp 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 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil and blend until smooth, about 1 minute. Remove from blender and set aside.
Clean soft shell crabs by snipping off face and removing the skirt. 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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	258.08 Kcal (1081 kJ)
Calories from fat	153.33 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	17.04g	26%
Sodium	109mg	5%
Potassium	258.33mg	5%
Total Carbs	16.27g	5%
Sugars	4.16g	17%
Dietary Fiber	4.79g	19%
Protein	3.99g	8%
Vitamin C	33.8mg	56%
Vitamin A	2.3mg	76%
Iron	58.8mg	327%
Calcium	116mg	12%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	121.57 Kcal (509 kJ)
Calories from fat	72.22 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.02g	26%
Sodium	51.34mg	5%
Potassium	121.68mg	5%
Total Carbs	7.66g	5%
Sugars	1.96g	17%
Dietary Fiber	2.25g	19%
Protein	1.88g	8%
Vitamin C	15.9mg	56%
Vitamin A	1.1mg	76%
Iron	27.7mg	327%
Calcium	54.6mg	12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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