Division of Marketing and Development
Susan Nardizzi, Director
Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
Adam H. Putnam, Commissioner
Florida Seafood Recipe
Fried Soft-shell Blue Crab
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Seafood-4327
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Ingredients |
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12 medium |
soft-shell blue crabs |
2 |
eggs, beaten |
1/4 cup |
milk |
1 teaspoon |
salt |
3/4 cup |
all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup |
dry bread crumbs |
1 teaspoon |
seafood seasoning |
1/2 cup |
canola oil for frying |
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Preparation
Rinse crabs under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels. In small bowl or pie plate, combine eggs, milk and salt. In a separate pie plate, combine flour, bread crumbs and seafood seasoning. Dip crabs in egg mixture; then roll in flour mixture. Heat the oil to 375 degrees F in a heavy saucepan. Cook crabs in a single layer for 4 minutes or until golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
Yield
6 servings
Nutritional Value Per Serving
Calories 334, Calories From Fat 188, Total Fat 21g, Saturated Fat 2g, Trans Fatty Acid 0, Cholesterol 109mg, Total Carbohydrates 22g, Protein 14g, Omega 3 Fatty Acid 0.00g
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