Grabbing the Gusto

Deirdre Reid – Freelance Writer & Home Cook

soft shell crabs - Menu ideas and recipes for soft shell crabs, greens, speckled sea trout, pecans, veggies and sourdough

Menu ideas and recipes for soft shell crabs, greens, speckled sea trout, pecans, veggies and sourdough Softies Soft shell crab season is here! Oh, how I love these delectable creatures. I keep it simple—butter, lemon and parsley. Our veggie: greens, the usual Thursday/Friday side now that it’s CSA season. This time, the mix included kale, …

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General Tso's bluefin tuna salad plus Menu ideas and recipes for soft shell crabs, pasta carbonara, tilefish, blackfin tuna, greens, strawberries, asparagus and gnocchi

Menu ideas and recipes for soft shell crabs, pasta carbonara, tilefish, blackfin tuna, tuna salad, greens, strawberries, asparagus and gnocchi Softie season The highlight of the week (in the non-pasta department) was soft shell crabs. I love when these exquisite creatures show up in my fish share. I cook them simply: dredge in flour, pan-fry …

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