Deep-Fried Soft-Shell Crabs in Pastella Batter
- Total Time
- 10 minutes, plus 4 hours' refrigeration
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Ingredients
- 1cup very fine flour
- 4eggs
- 1teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 4cups milk
- 12medium-size soft-shell crabs, freshly cleaned
- 3cups vegetable oil
- 1bunch fresh Italian parsley, chopped
- 6lemons, sliced in wedges
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
618 calories; 48 grams fat; 5 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 32 grams monounsaturated fat; 8 grams polyunsaturated fat; 16 grams carbohydrates; 2 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 31 grams protein; 666 milligrams sodium
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
Mix the flour and eggs and whisk until entirely creamy, about 2 minutes. Add the salt, pepper and milk. Whisk 1 more minute.
- Step 2
Add the crabs and cover. Chill 4 hours. To cook the crabs, heat the oil until it is very hot in a heavy pan over medium heat. Fry 2 crabs at once, until lightly browned, 3 minutes each side. Drain. Serve with parsley and lemons.
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