Fried soft shell crab
Fried soft shell crab is a delicious dish made with whole soft shell crabs that are coated in a seasoned batter and then deep-fried until crispy. The soft shell crabs are typically served whole, and you can enjoy them as a tasty and crunchy seafood treat.
Ingredients
- 4 soft shell crabs cleaned
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 2 eggs
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Lemon wedges for serving
Instructions
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- In another dish, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- Dredge each soft shell crab in the flour mixture, then dip into the egg mixture, and coat again with the flour mixture.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep skillet or frying pan over medium-high heat.
- Carefully place the coated soft shell crabs into the hot oil and fry for about 2-3 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- Remove the fried soft shell crabs from the oil and place on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
- Serve the fried soft shell crabs hot with lemon wedges on the side.
- Enjoy!
Disclaimer
Some parts of recipe maybe AI-generated.
Nutrition
Calories: 151kcal (8%)Carbohydrates: 25g (8%)Protein: 6g (12%)Fat: 3g (5%)Saturated Fat: 1g (6%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 83mg (28%)Sodium: 625mg (27%)Potassium: 82mg (2%)Fiber: 1g (4%)Sugar: 1g (1%)Vitamin A: 152IU (3%)Vitamin C: 1mg (1%)Calcium: 28mg (3%)Iron: 2mg (11%)
Disclaimer
Nutritional information for this recipe is an approximation and is not to be construed as medical advice.
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