Smoky Soft-shell Crab and Watermelon Salad
The smoky tones in this recipe come from a Spanish spice called Pimentón de la Vera, which gets its flavor when pimiento peppers are dried over a hardwood fire before being ground into paprika. It's available in small cans at specialty-food stores in sweet (pimentón dulce) and hot (pimentón picante) versions. You may substitute regular paprika, but add 1/2 teaspoon of ground chipotle chile, if available, and omit the black pepper in the recipe.
Recipe by Coastal Living April 2005