Grilled Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich with Spicy Ranch Aioli Recipe

Grilled Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich with Spicy Ranch Aioli Recipe

  • 1 finely chopped red onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 teaspoons capers
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1/2 cup Hidden Valley® 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
  1. In a blender, blend first five ingredients until well mixed to create spicy Ranch aioli; refrigerate.
  2. Light grill using Kingsford(r) Charcoal with Sure Fire Grooves(tm). Mix butter or olive oil, lemon juice and cayenne pepper in a large bowl. Roll crabs in mixture. Lightly dredge in flour or cracker meal. Saute in large pan 3 to 4 minutes on each side; transfer to grill and cook for 5 to 10 minutes on each side.
  3. Warm baguette on grill. Spread inside of bun with spicy Ranch aioli; add lettuce and tomato and top with crab.
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