Crispy Maryland Soft-Shell Crabs Recipe

Name: Crispy Maryland Soft-Shell Crabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 3 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed; 1 tablespoon sambal oelek, (Asian chili-garlic paste); 1 teaspoon fish sauce; 1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed; 1 Orange, zested; vegetable oil, for frying; 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk; 1 large egg; 1 cup rice flour; 12 soft-shell crabs, cleaned; 1 1/2 cups pea shoots; 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

Servings: persons

1/4 cup hoisin sauce
3 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed
1 tablespoon sambal oelek, (Asian chili-garlic paste)
1 teaspoon fish sauce
1 teaspoon lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 Orange, zested
vegetable oil, for frying
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut milk
1 large egg
1 cup rice flour
12 soft-shell crabs, cleaned
1 1/2 cups pea shoots
1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil

1
Fill a deep heavy pot or deep fryer with 4 inches of vegetable oil and heat to 375 F.
2
Whisk the coconut milk and egg in a small bowl to blend.
3
Scatter the rice flour on a plate.
4
Dip 1 crab into the egg mixture to coat it completely.
5
Remove the crab from the egg mixture and allow any excess egg mixture to drip off.
6
Transfer the crab to the rice flour and coat evenly on all sides.
7
Shake the crab gently to remove any excess flour.
8
Continue the process with the remaining crabs.
9
Working in batches, fry the crabs until golden and crispy, about 2 minutes on each side.
10
Transfer to a plate lined with paper towels and allow the excess oil to drain.

192

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup hoisin sauce, 3 tablespoons orange juice, freshly squeezed, 1 tablespoon sambal oelek, (Asian chili-garlic paste), 1 teaspoon fish sauce, and more.

Yes, Crispy Maryland Soft-Shell Crabs falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Crispy Maryland Soft-Shell Crabs

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