Deep-Fried Soft-Shell Crab

Deep-Fried Soft-Shell Crab

Recipe by Brian Genest from allrecipes.com

Dinner 20 Mins.

Ingredients

4

4 servings

  • 1 quart vegetable oil for frying, or as needed
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup bread crumbs
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
  • 1 tablespoon ground paprika
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 4 (4.5 ounce) soft-shell crabs, cleaned
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs

Instructions

  • Heat 2 inches oil in a deep pot to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Whisk flour, bread crumbs, cornstarch, seafood seasoning, paprika, garlic powder, salt, pepper, and chili powder together in a bowl until evenly combined. Mix milk and eggs together in a separate bowl.
  • Dredge each whole crab in the flour mixture, dunk in the egg mixture, then back in the flour mixture to coat.
  • Lower crabs carefully into the hot oil. Fry until they start to float, then fry for an additional minute, flipping halfway through. Transfer to a paper towel-lined tray to drain oil. Serve immediately.

Nutritional Facts

Per 4 servings

  • Calories: 882
  • Carbohydrate: 81g
  • Fat: 47g
  • Fiber: 4g
  • Protein: 34g
  • Sugar: 4g

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