It’s the month-long moment soft shell crab lovers have been waiting for: 51 Lincoln‘s eighth annual Soft Shell Crab Celebration. Starting on Friday, May 1st, chef Jeff Fournier and his crew will be getting creative with the beloved crustacean, offering a different preparation for every day of the week. One day (oh, like Tuesday, May 12th) it might be a soft shell crab tostada with refried beans, red onion salsa and Mexican corn, and another (Friday, May 29th, perhaps?) it might be soft shell crab schnitzel, with spaetzle and mustard greens. Consult Fournier’s game plan below then plan your outings accordingly to make the most of the fleeting season before the delicacy disappears. Call 617.965.3100 for your table.
5.1 Spicy Soft Shell Crab with Amok Sauce, Jasmine Rice, Stir Fry Vegetables
5.2 Soft Shell Crab Wedge Salad, Iceberg Lettuce, Bacon Lardoons, Buttermilk Ranch
5.5 Soft Shell Crab & Wild Mushroom Risotto, Truffled Greens
5.6 Jerk-Style Soft Shell Crab, Coconut Rice, Pineapple Salsa
5.7 Soft Shell Crab with Scallion Pancakes, Hoisin Sauce, Kimchi
5.8 Southern Style Soft Shell Crab & Grits, Pink Peppercorn Pan Gravy
5.9 Soft Shell Crab Mac & Cheese, Jalapeño Mornay Sauce, Frisee Salad
5.12 Soft Shell Crab Tostada, Re-Fried Beans, Red Onion Salsa, Mexican Corn
5.13 Soft Shell Crab Pot Pie, Pea Tendrils
5.14 Soft Shell Crab Parmesan, House-Made Linguini, Mozzarella
5.15 Smoky Soft Shell Crab, Braised Collard Greens, Coleslaw, Buttermilk Biscuit
5.16 Cajun Spiced Soft Shell Crab, Etoufee, Habanero Spiced Rice, Cilantro
5.19 Curried Soft Shell Crab, Peppered Rice, Naan Bread
5.20 Singaporean Chili Crab, Crispy Rice Cakes, Scallion Salad
5.21 Soft Shell Crab Pad Thai, Crushed Peanuts, Bean Sprouts, Lime
5.22 Malaysian Style Soft Shell Crab Salad, Papaya, Jicama Noodles, Cilantro
5.23 Soft Shell Crab Banh Mi, Chicken Liver Pate, Pickled Vegetables
5.26 Soft Shell Crab Fish & Chips, Beer Battered Crab, Old Bay Dusted Fries
5.27 Soft Shell Crab Ramen, Hard Boiled Egg, Cabbage, Fresno Chili, Mushrooms
5.28 Open Faced Soft Shell Crab Ravioli, Squid Ink Pasta, Sherry & Tomato Cream Sauce
5.29 Soft Shell Crab Schnitzel, House Made Spaetzle, Mustard Greens
5.30 Crispy Soft Shell Crab, New England-Style Johnny Cake, Green Onion Salsa
