Crabs Escondido

Published May 16, 1992

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30 minutes
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Ingredients

Yield:Four servings

FOR THE SALAD

  • 1 small jicama, about 1 ½ pounds, peeled and grated

  • 4 small carrots, peeled and grated

  • ½ cup fresh orange juice

  • ¼ cup fresh grapefruit juice

  • 2 limes, juiced

  • 1 cup coriander leaves, minced

  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste

FOR THE CRABS

  • 2 cups milk

  • 2 teaspoons Tabasco

  • 1 cup finely ground almonds

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon salt, plus more to taste

  • 1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper, plus more to taste

  • 8 soft-shell crabs, cleaned

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 2 limes, quartered

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Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)

67 grams carbs; 45 milligrams cholesterol; 552 calories; 11 grams monosaturated fat; 6 grams polyunsaturated fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 24 grams fat; 16 grams fiber; 818 milligrams sodium; 22 grams protein; 18 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Toss all of the salad ingredients together in a bowl. Set aside.

  2. Step 2

    Combine the milk and Tabasco in a bowl. Set aside. Combine the ground almonds, flour, salt and pepper in a shallow pan. Set aside. Dip the crabs in milk and dredge with the flour mixture. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Place the crabs in the skillet and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook until tender, about 2 more minutes. Drain on paper towels.

  3. Step 3

    Put 2 crabs on each of 4 plates. Season with salt and pepper. Top each with salad, and serve with wedges of lime.

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