Fried Florida Soft-Shell Blue Crab
Courtesy of Florida Agriculture Bureau of Seafood & Aquaculture 6 Servings • 10 Min. Prep Time • 4 Min. Cook Time| Ingredients |
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| 12 medium Florida soft-shell blue crabs |
| 2 Florida eggs, beaten |
| 1/4 c. milk |
| 1 tsp. salt |
| 3/4 c. all-purpose flour |
| 3/4 c. dry bread crumbs |
| 1 tsp. seafood seasoning |
| 1/2 c. canola oil for frying |
Directions:
1. Rinse crabs under cold running water; pat dry with paper towels.
2. In small bowl or pie plate, combine eggs, milk and salt.
3. In a separate pie plate, combine flour, bread crumbs and seafood seasoning. Dip crabs in egg mixture; then roll in flour mixture.
4. Heat the oil to 375°F in a heavy saucepan. Cook crabs in a single layer for 4 minutes or until golden. Drain on absorbent paper.
Recipe courtesy of Florida Department of Agriculture Bureau of Seafood and Aquaculture Marketing
Nutrition:
Calories: 334; Calories From Fat: 188; Total Fat: 21g; Saturated Fat: 2g; Cholesterol: 109mg; Total Carbs: 22g; Protein: 14g;