Etienne’s Soft-shell Crab With Red Chili Beur

Being under the law is the opposite of being under grace. Because of our sin against the law, being under law implies the wrath of God, whereas grace implies forgiveness and favor. Law implies a broken relationship with God, whereas grace implies a restored relationship with Him. So when Paul said we died to the law, he meant we died to that entire state of condemnation, curse, and alienation from God.

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CATEGORY	CUISINE	TAG	YIELD
Seafood, Dairy, Eggs, Grains	Cajun	Cajun, Seafood	4	Servings

INGREDIENTS

8		Crab, soft shell
1/3	c	Flour
		Salt and pepper to taste
1/3	c	White-bread crumbs
1/3	c	Parmesan cheese
1/3	c	White cornmeal
4		Eggs, beaten
4	T	Peanut oil
4	T	Clarified butter*
		Garnish: Parsley
2	T	Shallots, chopped
1	T	Clarified butter
2	T	Lime juice
2	T	White wine
2	T	Dry vermouth
4	T	Heavy cream
12	oz	Chilled butter
		Cut into small pieces
		Salt and pepper to taste
1	T	Red chile paste
2	t	Parsley, chopped

INSTRUCTIONS

Dredge cleaned crabs in flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Mix
together in a shallow dish the bread crumbs, cheese and cornmeal. Dip
crabs into beaten eggs and coat with bread-crumb mixture. Pan-fry
without overcrowding in a hot pan with oil-butter mix for
approximately 4 to 5 minutes per side or until golden-brown. Serve
with Red Chile Beurre Blanc, garnished with parsley. RED CHILE BEURRE
BLANC: Saute shallots in 1 tablespoon clarified butter in a saucepot
and add lime juice, wine and vermouth. Reduce to about 1-1/2
teaspoons. Add heavy cream and reduce again. Set aside and, while
beating at the same time with a wire whip, immediately add the butter
in small pieces.  As the butter melts and creams the mixture,  continue
adding it until all is absorbed. Season with salt, pepper  and red
chile paste. Garnish with parsley. *To make clarified butter,  melt 1
stick of unsalted butter in a saucepan over low heat. After  butter has
completely melted, the solids will settle to the bottom.  Skim off any
foam on top and carefully pour off the golden liquid on  top of the
solids. Discard foam.

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