Oven-fried Pacific crab in lemon sauce
4 servings
30 minutes
Oven-roasted Pacific crab in lemon sauce is a true gastronomic delight rooted in the traditions of Russian cuisine, where seafood plays an important role. Butter and olive oil combined with spices reveal the natural sweetness of the crab, while the pungent aroma of garlic and shallots adds depth to the dish. The lemon sauce with orange notes adds freshness and a refined tartness, turning each bite into a true pleasure. This dish is perfect for festive dinners, highlighting the sophistication and richness of seafood cuisine. Serving the crab with aromatic sauce and herbs makes it not only delicious but also visually appealing.
1
Preheat the oven to 260 degrees.
2
Melt butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat. Add minced garlic, shallots, and red pepper flakes. Add cooked and cleaned crabs, season with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with a tablespoon of cumin and a tablespoon of parsley. Mix well. Place the pan in the oven for 12 minutes, stirring once, until the crabs are heated through.
- Butter: 60 g
- Olive oil: 0.3 glass
- Garlic: 5 clove
- Shallots: 1 head
- Red pepper flakes: 1.5 teaspoon
- Pacific crabs: 2 pieces
- Caraway leaves: 2 tablespoons
- Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons
3
Transfer the crabs to plates. Add orange juice and zest to the pan, bring to a boil, and cook for about 5 minutes until the volume is reduced by half. Drizzle the crabs with the sauce, sprinkle with remaining cumin and parsley, and serve.
- Blood orange juice: 0.5 glass
- Orange zest: 1 teaspoon
- Caraway leaves: 2 tablespoons
- Chopped parsley: 2 tablespoons