beer batter soft shell crabs

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28 Pinches
Ossining, NY
Updated on Jul 23, 2013

These beuties have a short season and we love to make them as soon as they're available!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 5 Min
method Deep Fry
yield

Ingredients

  • 4 large soft shell crabs
  • 1 bottle frying oil
  • BEER BATTER
  • 1+1/2 cup flour
  • 1 pinch salt and pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 bottle beer /plus one egg beaten
  • TARTAR SAUCE
  • 1 cup mayonaise
  • 1/2 cup sweet pickle relish
  • 1/2 medium lemon,juiced and the zest
  • 1 pinch salt and white pepper,garlic powder
  • 2 tablespoons capers
  • 1 slice chopped sweet onions

How To Make beer batter soft shell crabs

  • Step 1
    Rinse and pat dry the crabs,set to the side. Place about one pint of frying oil in your frying skillet,set to 350 degrees.
  • Step 2
    For the batter combine all of the ingredients and mix well using a wire whisk if you have one otherwise just use a fork or a spoon. Dredge the crabs through the batter twice and slowly float them into the hot oil,fry them for one and a half to two minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Note: only do two at a time so the oil doesn't drop in temperature.
  • Step 3
    Prepare the tartar sauce using all of the ingredients,adjust the taste and serve with your soft shell crabs! A good side for this is fresh coke slaw or potato salad or can be served with rice and a vegetable as well. They are also great over a nice fresh tossed salad with some grilled corn on the cob! Enjoy your summer!!

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Culture: American

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