Corn-Crusted Soft-Shell Crabs With Bean-Mango Salsa

Name: Corn-Crusted Soft-Shell Crabs With Bean-Mango Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 egg white; 4 soft-shell crabs, cleaned; 1/4 cup cornmeal; 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans; 2 mangoes; 1/4 fresh pineapple; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1/2 jalapeno; 1 tablespoon fresh or frozen ginger; 1 teaspoon brown sugar; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

Servings: persons

1 egg white
4 soft-shell crabs, cleaned
1/4 cup cornmeal
1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans
2 mangoes
1/4 fresh pineapple
1 tablespoon canola oil
1/2 jalapeno
1 tablespoon fresh or frozen ginger
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 tablespoons fresh cilantro

1
Beat egg white slightly.
2
Wash and dry crabs, dip into egg white and then into cornmeal.
3
Drain and rinse beans under cold running water.
4
Cut mangoes and pineapple into small chunks and place in mixing bowl large enough to hold all the ingredients but the crabs.
5
Heat oil in a nonstick pan and saute crabs until they turn red and the crust turns golden brown on both sides; about 5 minutes, depending on size.
6
Mince jalapeno, coarsely grate ginger, and add both to fruit.
7
Stir in brown sugar, lime juice and beans.
8
Wash, dry and chop cilantro and stir in.
9
Arrange salsa on each of two dinner plates and top with crabs.

159

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 egg white, 4 soft-shell crabs, cleaned, 1/4 cup cornmeal, 1 15-ounce can no-salt-added black beans, and more.

Yes, Corn-Crusted Soft-Shell Crabs With Bean-Mango Salsa falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!