Grilled soft-shell crab with lemon butter

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Grilled soft-shell crab with lemon butter is a luxurious seafood dish featuring whole, edible crabs that are grilled to a crisp exterior and served with a rich, tangy lemon butter sauce. The primary ingredients include soft-shell crabs, butter, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and herbs like parsley or thyme. This dish is a celebrated specialty in coastal regions, particularly in the Southern United States (like Louisiana and the Chesapeake Bay area) and in various Asian cuisines.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This dish is high in protein and fat, with minimal carbohydrates. It provides excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, selenium, and zinc, with a typical serving containing roughly 350-450 calories.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	380 kcal
Protein	28 g
Carbs	2 g
Fat	28 g
Fiber	0 g
Sugar	0 g
Sodium	480 mg
Vitamin B12	18 mcg
Selenium	45 mcg
Zinc	4.5 mg
Copper	1.2 mg
Phosphorus	250 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	800 mg
Vitamin E	2.5 mg
Iron	2 mg

Per 1 whole grilled soft-shell crab with sauce (approx. 150 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Soft-shell crabs are blue crabs that have recently molted their old exoskeleton and are eaten whole, shell and all, making them a unique culinary delicacy. Nutritionally, the entire crab is consumed, meaning the calcium and other minerals from the shell are ingested, which is uncommon in seafood dishes.