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Fried Soft-Shell Crab – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Fried Soft-Shell Crab

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Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 299
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 8 whole soft shell crabs (approximately 16.0 oz / 454g total)
  • 0.5 cup (4.0 oz / 113g) lard
  • 0.5 cup (1.8 oz / 50g) powdered parmesan cheese
  • 2 large eggs (about 3.5 oz / 100g total), beaten
  • 4.0 tbsp (2.4 oz / 68g) barbecue sauce
  • Watch the Temperature: Make sure your lard is hot enough before adding the crabs (around 350°F or 175°C (350°F) if you are using a thermometer). If the fat is too cold, the crabs will absorb the lard and become greasy instead of crispy.

Method
 

  1. Follow these simple steps for the ultimate crispy Fried Soft-Shell Crab.
  2. Heat a large skillet with 0. 5 cup (4. 0 oz / 113g) lard over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking. Use a paper towel to carefully pat the 8 soft shell crabs (16. 0 oz / 454g) completely dry to ensure the crust sticks.
  3. Dip one crab into the beaten egg, gently tap off any excess liquid, and then dip it into the parmesan cheese.
  4. Make sure the crab is coated well and evenly on all sides, then set aside and repeat with the remaining crabs.
  5. Carefully drop small batches of the coated crabs into the hot oil and cook for about 2. 0 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
  6. Remove the crabs from the skillet, let them drain briefly on a wire rack or paper towels, and serve the Fried Soft-Shell Crab hot with 4. 0 tbsp. (2. 4 oz / 68g) barbecue sauce for dipping.
  7. Dry Thoroughly: Soft-shell crabs hold a lot of water.
  8. Patting them completely dry with a paper towel is not a step you can skip! Excess moisture will cause the hot lard to pop and splatter dangerously, and it will prevent your parmesan crust from sticking.

Nutrition

Calories: 299kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 20.5gFat: 21.2g

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