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
FRIED SOFT SHELL CRABS WITH BASIL AIOLI
Make and share this Fried Soft Shell Crabs With Basil Aioli recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Mercy
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 25m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Prepare the aioli: Mix all of the ingredients together until homogenous.
- Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
- Prepare the crabs: Pat the crabs dry and dredge in the flour mixture.
- Heat 1/2 of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
- Add two of the crabs and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until browned.
- Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
- Add the rest of the oil and cook the other 2 crabs.
- Serve at once on crusty bread that has been spread with the aioli.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 323.5, Fat 28.6, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 27.8, Sodium 376.8, Carbohydrate 13.3, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 3.1, Protein 5.2
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
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.
THAI SOFT-SHELL CRABS
Make and share this Thai Soft-Shell Crabs recipe from Food.com.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Crab
Time 30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Combine the milk and Tabasco in a bowl. Set aside. Mix the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow pan. Dip the crabs in the milk and dredge in flour mixture. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Place the crabs in pan and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook until tender, about 2 more minutes. Drain on paper towels.
- Drain the fat from the pan. Return the skillet to the stove. Add the wine, lime juice, chilies and scallions. Turn the heat up to medium-high and simmer until sauce reduces to 1/3 cup, about 3 to 5 minutes. Place two crabs on each of four plates. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with minced mint, basil and coriander leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 424.4, Fat 9.2, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 49.8, Sodium 483.1, Carbohydrate 61.6, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 19.3
SOFT SHELL CRABS MIA
I love soft shell crabs! This recipe comes from the Crabplace.com. It is very easy and very delicious! I have also sauteed these in alittle butter and olive oil.
Provided by susie cooks
Categories Very Low Carbs
Time 40m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Mix everything, except crabs, in a shallow baking dish. Add crabs and cover.
- Marinate in the fridge for 1/2 hour.
- Place crabs on a hot grill.
- Cook for 15 minutes on each side basting and turning often.
- To decrease cooking time, cover grill with large lid to help circulate the heat evenly.
- Crabs are done when they are pink/red and slightly crisp, but still moist.
- Cook time does not include time to marinate.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 281.8, Fat 18.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 32.8, Sodium 1146.5, Carbohydrate 3.8, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 1.2, Protein 9.6
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
SAUTEED SOFT-SHELL CRABS
Provided by Moira Hodgson
Categories dinner, lunch, main course
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Heat the olive oil in a saute pan and add shallot and garlic. Cook gently for about two minutes, or until translucent. Add the tomatoes and stir until the juices are released.
- Turn up the heat and cook until the tomatoes are somewhat dry.
- Season with salt, pepper and cayenne.
- Remove from heat and whisk in the butter, a few cubes at a time. Adjust seasoning and stir in the parsley and basil. Add lemon if necessary. Keep the sauce warm (do not overheat or it may curdle).
- Prepare the leeks. Remove the green part and cut the leeks in julienne. Wash and dry them thoroughly. Heat the peanut oil in a deep fryer and fry the leeks until light golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels and salt lightly. Set aside.
- Prepare the crabs. Dip the crabs in milk, then in seasoned flour. Heat the peanut oil in a large skillet and saute the crabs, starting with the shell side down first, for two minutes. Turn over and saute for one-and-a-half to two minutes on the other side. Drain of paper towels.
- Serve the crabs on heated plates. If serving two crabs person, spread tomato butter on each plate and place the crabs in a V shape, with the legs facing each other. Mound the fried leeks in the middle of the V and garnish with parsley or basil leaves. If serving three crabs, arrange them in a triangle and mound the the leeks in the center. Garnish.
GRILLED SOFT SHELL CRABS WITH TANGY SEAFOOD SAUCE
Make and share this Grilled Soft Shell Crabs With Tangy Seafood Sauce recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ratherbeswimmin
Categories Crab
Time 36m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the melted butter, lemon juice, salt and pepper; set aside for basting.
- In a small bowl, add mayonnaise, chili sauce, horseradish, and dry mustard; stir well to combine; refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Grill softshell crabs over hot coals for 7 to 8 minutes per side, basting often with lemon-butter mixture.
- Serve warm with seafood sauce.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 285, Fat 22, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 70.9, Sodium 735.6, Carbohydrate 13.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 5.1, Protein 8.8
SHEILA'S SAUTEED SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH LEMON BUTTER SAUCE
When my boyfriend told me soft-shell crabs was one of his favorite dishes, I knew I was in trouble. I had never made them before, so I realized I was in for a long learning process. Well, I think I have finally mastered it. As a matter of fact, when we were recently out to dinner, he ordered some soft-shell crabs and then proclaimed (with surprise) that they weren't near as good as mine! So, I will share my success with you.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Crab
Time 25m
Yield 3 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In Ziploc bag, add flour and Old Bay seasoning. Seal and shake to mix.
- In bowl, combine eggs and milk.
- Dredge crabs in egg mixture, then add to seasoned flour and shake to coat. Shake off excess when removing from bag.
- Heat 3 T. oil in large saute pan or skillet over medium heat. Add 3 crabs in a single layer and cook for about 3 minutes, then turn and cook for another 3 minutes. The crabs should be nice and golden brown. (Be careful when cooking, because they sometimes will pop and/or spatter.) Remove crabs to serving dish.
- Heat remaining 3 T. oil in pan, then add the next 3 crabs and repeat cooking instructions.
- Do not clean out pan when crabs are removed, but add butter. Let the butter melt and turn a little brown. Add the capers and the wine. Cook for about 1 minute, then add the lemon juice and the parsley. Cook for about 2 more minutes, or until reduced by about a third. Pour sauce over the crabs and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 665.1, Fat 47, SaturatedFat 14.9, Cholesterol 198.8, Sodium 485.7, Carbohydrate 38.4, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 2.3, Protein 17
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
BASIL AIOLI
Make and share this Basil Aioli recipe from Food.com.
Provided by bigbadbrenda
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a food processor pulse together basil, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice and hot pepper sauce until smooth.
- Pulse in mayonnaise.
- Put in refrigerator up to 24 hours.
- Choose your vegetables, cut into strips.
- Blanch in boiling water for 1 minute.
- Drain and chill in ice water.
- I used carrots, peppers and green beans.
- I added radishes, tomatoes and cucumbers to the platter after.
- Time does not include the chilling time.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1012.5, Fat 95, SaturatedFat 13.6, Cholesterol 45.8, Sodium 1258.6, Carbohydrate 43.5, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 11.5, Protein 2.1
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
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