Sautéed Soft-Shell Crabs With Lemon-Butter Pan Sauce Recipe

In a shallow bowl, season flour with salt and pepper. Lightly dredge crabs in the seasoned flour. In a 10-inch stainless steel skillet, melt 4 tablespoons (60g) butter over medium-high heat until foamy. Add crabs, shell-side down, and cook until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes; be careful, as soft-shell crabs sometimes pop in the pan. Flip crabs and cook until crisp and golden on bottom side, about 3 minutes. Transfer crabs to paper towel-lined plates and season lightly with salt. Add remaining 4 tablespoons (60g) butter to the skillet and melt until foaming. Lower heat to medium and cook until the butter turns a medium-brown color, about 2 minutes. Add capers and cook until lightly crisped, about 1 minute. Add lemon juice, swirl to combine, and remove from heat. Stir parsley into pan sauce, season with salt, if needed. Transfer crabs to a serving platter and spoon sauce on top. Serve right away.