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Ingredients
8 cleaned soft-shell crabs
1 cup flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
2 ice cubes
Peanut oil for deep frying
Sea salt to taste
Nutritional analysis per serving (4 servings)
24 grams carbs; 33 milligrams cholesterol; 248 calories; 5 grams monosaturated fat; 4 grams polyunsaturated fat; 2 grams saturated fat; 12 grams fat; 1 gram fiber; 202 milligrams sodium; 11 grams protein
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
- Step 1
Lay crabs backside down on a cutting board, and cut in half lengthwise, so that each half has a claw.
- Step 2
Stir about 1 ¼ cups water into the flour to make a smooth, thick batter. Add baking soda and ice cubes.
- Step 3
Pour enough oil into a deep pot to fill it halfway, and heat to 375 degrees. (To test, carefully sprinkle a drop or two of water into the pot. If the oil rumbles, it's not hot enough. If it crackles, it is.)
- Step 4
Dip crab pieces, four at a time, into batter, and immediately drop into hot oil. Stir after several seconds to separate the pieces, then cook until golden brown, 30 to 45 seconds. Drain on paper towels. Repeat with remaining crab pieces. Salt to taste, and serve immediately.
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