Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   3                    soft shelled crabs
   5      tablespoons   butter
   1      tablespoon    oil
   2      tablespoons   pecans

Preparation:

Prepare the crabs by removing the eyes, dead-men (spongy gray gills), and sand sack. Heat 3 tablespoons of the butter and the oil in a heavy skillet until hot and sizzling. Add the crabs. Sauté a few minutes on each side. Remove to a warm plate. Meanwhile, brown the pecans in 1-2 tablespoons butter. Pour over the crabs and serve.