Soft-Shell Crab Club Sandwich

• 4 md Soft-shell crabs
• 2 tb Chili powder
• 2 tb Vegetable oil
• 4 Soft buns, such as brioche, croissant, or other good-quality soft dinner bun
• 1 Sliced tomato
• 1/2 c Alfalfa sprouts
• 2 Avocados, peeled, pitted and cut into 1/4-inch slices
• Several leaves of red-leaf lettuce
• 1/2 c Mayonnaise
• 2 tb Pureed ancho chili peppers, rehydrated

Instructions

1. 1

   Season the crabs with salt and pepper, and sprinkle both sides with the chili powder.

2. 2

   Preheat a pan with the oil until nearly smoking.

3. 3

   Add the crabs, belly-side down.

4. 4

   Cook for 5 minutes before turning.

5. 5

   Lower the heat and cook for another 5 minutes on the second side.

6. 6

   Remove from the pan and pat dry with paper towels to remove any excess oil.

7. 7

   Build your sandwich with lettuce, tomato, sprouts, and avocado, topped off with the crab and chili mayonnaise.

8. 8

   Yield: 4 sandwiches NOTES : (Courtesy of Michael Lomonaco)