Remarks: It is best to bake the lobster in a gas oven.
No. 53—BOILED CRAWFISH OR CRABS.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
- 24 crabs
- Sufficient water
- 2 tbsps. of caraway
- Salt
- 1 large onion, sliced
The Gravy.
- ⅛ lb. of butter
- 2 tbsps. of chopped parsley
Preparation: The crabs are cleaned like the lobster. See [No. 48]. The water with caraway seeds, salt and sliced onion is boiled and the crabs put in one by one. The water must boil constantly, so that the crabs are killed instantly. Boil 3 minutes, then set aside to simmer ¾ to 1 hour. Serve the hot crabs on a napkin. For gravy or dressing, take hot butter mixed with minced parsley.
No. 54—CRAB CUTLETS WITH VEGETABLES.
Quantity for 6 Persons.
- 36 crabs
- 1 oz. of butter
- 2 yolks of eggs
- 1 egg
- Salt, pepper
- 1 tsp. of lemon juice
- 1 cupful of roll crumbs
- ½ lb. of butter for frying