Grilled Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich with Spicy Ranch Aioli

Makes 4 servings

Prep Time: 5 min.
Cook Time: 20 min.

Ingredients

• 1 - finely chopped small red onion
• 2 - Tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
• 2 - teaspoons capers
• 2 - teaspoons chili powder
• 1/2 - cup spicy ranch dressing
• 1/4 - cup melted butter or olive oil
• 2 - Tablespoons lemon juice
• 1/2 - teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 4 - soft-shell crabs, cleaned, rinsed and patted dry
• 1 - cup flour or cracker meal
• 4 - small baguettes, sliced lengthwise
• Chopped lettuce and tomato for each sandwich

Directions

1. In a blender, add onion, parsley, capers, chili powder, and spicky ranch dressing. 
2. Blend first until well mixed to create spicy Ranch aioli and refrigerate.

Preheat grill to medium heat.

1. In a large bowl, mix butter or olive oil, lemon juice and cayenne pepper.
2. Roll crabs in mixture and lightly dredge in flour or cracker meal.
3. Sauté in large pan 3 to 4 minutes on each side and transfer to grill and cook for 5 to 10 minutes on each side.
4. Warm baguette on grill and spread inside of bun with spicy Ranch aioli.
5. Add lettuce and tomato and top with crab.