PAN-FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRABS
Ask your fishmonger to clean soft-shell crabs for you. Crabs should be cooked no more than six hours after they are cleaned.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Seafood Recipes
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Whisk flour, salt, and pepper; place on a dinner plate. Dredge 2 soft-shell crabs in flour mixture, shaking off excess (make sure crabs are completely coated).
- Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a medium sauté pan over medium-high heat. The oil should be very hot but not smoking. Place flour-coated crabs, back side down, in sauté pan; reduce heat to medium if pan starts to smoke. Sauté crabs until golden and crisp, about 3 minutes (do not stand too close to pan; crabs tend to spatter during cooking). Turn crabs over, and cook 2 minutes more.
- Add 1 tablespoon butter and a large pinch of parsley to skillet. Squeeze the juice of half a lemon over crabs. Keep warm in a low oven. Repeat process until all the crabs are cooked.
FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB
These crabs are fried to a light crisp, and you can eat the whole crab. It is my favorite food.
Provided by WESBRYANT
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 35m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Clean each crab. Lift one pointed side of top shell and remove the gills by pulling them out. Put top shell back down and repeat on other side. On the bottom side remove tail flap by twisting and pulling off. Using a pair of scissors, remove the face by cutting behind the eyes. Rinse the crabs thoroughly with cold water. Dry on paper towels.
- Heat oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees F). In a shallow dish, whisk together the egg and milk using a fork. In a separate bowl, stir salt and pepper into the flour. Lightly salt the crab, then dip in the flour, dip in the egg, then in the flour again.
- Carefully place crabs into the deep-fryer. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, or until golden brown on one side. Carefully turn over, and cook until golden on the other side. Drain on paper towels. Serve as soon as they are cool enough to eat. You can eat the whole crab.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.9 calories, Carbohydrate 25.4 g, Cholesterol 65.2 mg, Fat 24.4 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 9.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 76 mg, Sugar 1.6 g
DEEP-FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB
Don't be put off by the idea of eating the whole crab. It's tender, slightly salty, and delicious. And the insides look like straight meat after frying with no visible "guts."
Provided by Brian Genest
Categories Seafood
Time 20m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 881.6 calories, Carbohydrate 81.1 g, Cholesterol 218.1 mg, Fat 46.7 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 33.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 1304.7 mg, Sugar 4.2 g
PAN-FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRABS
Boom! Pan-fried soft-shell crabs served with lemon-butter and an Asian-inspired ginger and scallion soy sauce.
Provided by ERIKIM21
Time 20m
Yield 3
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Combine flour and seafood seasoning in a resealable zip-top bag. Seal and shake to mix. Combine egg and milk in a bowl. Dredge crabs in egg mixture, then add to seasoned flour and shake to coat. Shake off excess when removing from bag.
- Heat olive oil in a large saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add crabs in a single layer and cook for 3 minutes; flip and cook until golden brown, about 3 minutes more. Remove to a serving dish.
- Mix mayonnaise, chives, pickle juice, mustard, seafood seasoning, lemon juice, salt, and pepper together for remoulade. Serve with crabs.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 516.2 calories, Carbohydrate 10.8 g, Cholesterol 100.4 mg, Fat 48 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 10.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 1224.1 mg, Sugar 1.4 g
MARYLAND FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRABS
Provided by Marian Burros
Categories dinner, appetizer
Time 30m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Wash and clean crabs by cutting off the face just behind the eyes. Lift top of shell and remove the spongy fingers. If the crab is a female (identified by striped markings), remove the back or apron. Rinse and dry.
- Season flour with salt and pepper and mix in baking powder. Dredge crabs in mixture.
- Pour oil into skillet to depth of 1 inch. Heat to 375 degrees. Cook crabs on both sides until brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 430, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 312 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams
RED LOBSTER'S FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRAB
A new spin on a summer staple from Red Lobster. Fried soft-shell crab is seafood-lovers' bliss. It's a fresh and flavorful combination of the best ingredients on earth.
Provided by RedLobsterRestauran
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 4 , 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- 1. Clean crabs but do not remove top shell.
- 2. Rinse well in cool water.
- 3. Place the crabs on a sheet pan and season with salt, pepper, lemon, soy sauce, garlic power and onion powder, then refrigerate for at least two hours.
- 4. Place flour in one bowl, eggs in another, and bread crumbs in the last.
- 5. Roll each crab in the flour, dip in the eggs, and then coat with the bread crumbs.
- 6. Preheat oven to 450 degrees.
- 7. Heat a skillet with about one inch of oil.
- 8. Sauté each crab on one side for 4-5 minutes, turn and continue until each crab is crispy.
- 9. Place browned crabs in oven for 8 minutes until hot all the way through and crispy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 469.5, Fat 7.9, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 232.3, Sodium 1319.7, Carbohydrate 64.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 4.2, Protein 32.4
FRIED SOFT SHELL CRABS
Make and share this Fried Soft Shell Crabs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Bliss
Categories Crab
Time 12m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat egg and milk.
- Add salt.
- Dip crabs thoroughly in egg and milk mixture,.
- then in flour and baking powder which have been mixed.
- Have hot fat about 1/2" deep and cook until golden brown.
- Serve with tartar sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 95.4, Fat 2.5, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 57.1, Sodium 162.3, Carbohydrate 13.7, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 0.1, Protein 4.2
VIRGINIA FRIED SOFT SHELL CRABS
Make and share this Virginia Fried Soft Shell Crabs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Crab Place
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 1h
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Dress fresh crabs or thaw frozen crabs. Rinse in cold water; drain.
- Combine eggs, milk, and salt.
- Combine flour and crumbs.
- Dip crabs in egg mixture and roll in flour/crumb mixture. For heavier breading, let crabs sit several minutes and repeat dipping/rolling procedure. Additional spices, such as cayenne pepper and garlic, may also be added.
- Place crabs in a heavy frying pan which contains 1/8 to 1/4 inch of fat, hot but not smoking.
- Fry at moderate heat. When crabs are brown on one side, turn carefully and brown the other side. Cooking time is approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
- Drain on absorbent paper.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 137.8, Fat 2.8, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 96.2, Sodium 953.2, Carbohydrate 15.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 0.3, Protein 12.1
SOFT-SHELL CRABS, PAN-FRIED
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, quick, main course
Time 7m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pat the crabs dry with paper towels.
- Heat the butter and oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the crabs backside down and sprinkle with pepper flakes. Cover the crabs with a spatter-proof shield or a lid held at an angle to prevent spattering. Cook for three to four minutes.
- Turn the crabs over and add the almonds. The butter will now be starting to brown. Cook for an additional three minutes, or until the crabs are cooked. Sprinkle with parsley, salt and pepper and serve with the lemon.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 333, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 3 grams, Fat 30 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 14 grams, SaturatedFat 12 grams, Sodium 258 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 1 gram
PAN-FRIED SOFT SHELL CRABS
Steps:
- Coat Heat oven to 200°F. Whisk together coconut milk, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a shallow dish. In another dish, whisk together flour, cornstarch, and 1/2 teaspoon each salt and pepper. Working with one at a time, place crabs in milk mixture and turn to coat completely. Lift crabs, allowing excess liquid to drip into bowl, then dredge in flour mixture, turning to coat both sides. Tap off excess flour mixture and set the crabs on a baking sheet as you work.
- Pan-fry Line a baking sheet with a double layer of paper towels. Heat 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add crabs (becareful, as their liquid can cause spattering), and cook until both sides are crisp and golden brown and flesh is cooked through (it should be firm to the touch), about 4 minutes per side. Do not try to flip the crabs too soon, as the crust needs time to form; they should release easily from the pan. Using a slotted spatula, transfer crabs to prepared baking sheet to drain.
- Serve Divide the slaw evenly among four plates and top each with a crab.
- Ingredients
- Soft shell crabs should be used within several hours (no longer than 6 hours) of purchase. Store them over a bed of ice in the refrigerator until you are ready to cook them.
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