Ingredients

  • Shrimp Mayo
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 bayleaf
  • 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 3 tablespoons shallot, finely chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon celery, finely chopped
  • 4 large shrimp, peeled
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cups olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
  • Grilled Soft Shelled Crab
  • 6 soft shelled crab
  • salt and pepper
  • 6 buns
  • arugula

Method

  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
  • Add bay leaf, salt, mustard, cayenne, black pepper, basil, and thyme. Heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
  • Add shallot and celery and saute for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  • Add shrimp, reduce heat to low, and cook for 5 minutes, stirring constantly.
  • Remove from heat and cool about 15 minutes.
  • In a food processor or blender, process the egg for about 30 seconds. Add the shrimp mixture and blend for another few seconds more.
  • With the motor running, gradually add the oil in a steady stream to emulsify.
  • Stir in lemon juice and white wine vinegar.
  • Thoroughly clean the soft shelled crab. Using kitchen shears, cut off the front of the crab, about 1/2 inch behind the eyes and mouth. Squeeze out the contents of the sack located directly behind the cut just made.
  • Season the crab with salt and pepper.
  • I'm partial to a charcoal grill because it adds a smokiness I find pretty essential to summer, but gas will work just fine. Prepare your grill and grill the crab for 2-3 minutes on each side.
  • Remove the crab from the grill and toast the buns. Put the crab on the bun and add a tablespoon of shrimp mayo and some arugula.