Flash Fried Soft Shell Crabs with Garlic Tomatillo Sauce Recipe

Name: Flash Fried Soft Shell Crabs with Garlic Tomatillo Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 20 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon blackening spice; 2 1/2 tomatillos; 1 1/2 bunch scallions; 1/4 bunch cilantro; 1 jalapeno pepper; Salt and pepper, to taste; 1 tablespoon lime juice; 2 ounces extra virgin olive oil; 9 soft shell crabs, cleaned; 3/4 cup milk; 3/4 cup flour; 1 bunch arugula, washed and drained; 2 ounces black beans cooked; 1 small red onion, very thinly sliced; 1 ripe avocado; 1/2 tablespoon chives

Servings: persons

20 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon blackening spice
2 1/2 tomatillos
1 1/2 bunch scallions
1/4 bunch cilantro
1 jalapeno pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon lime juice
2 ounces extra virgin olive oil
9 soft shell crabs, cleaned
3/4 cup milk
3/4 cup flour
1 bunch arugula, washed and drained
2 ounces black beans cooked
1 small red onion, very thinly sliced
1 ripe avocado
1/2 tablespoon chives

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2
In a large saute pan, over medium high heat, saute the garlic cloves in olive oil with the blackening spices.
3
Place tomatillos, scallions, 1 clove of garlic, cilantro, jalapeno, and salt and pepper in a food processor and puree.
4
Set aside.
5
In a large bowl whisk together lime juice and extra virgin olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
6
Place crabs in deep glass dish and pour milk over them.
7
In an another dish place flour and dredge the crabs through to cover.
8
In a large saute pan, over high heat, saute crabs until golden brown and crisp.
9
Remove crabs and drain on paper towels.
10
Mix black beans, arugula, and vinaigrette and season; portion mixture equally on plates.
11
Top bean mixture with a crab and drizzle with garlic tomatillo sauce.
12
Garnish with sliced red onions, avocado, chives, and spiced garlic cloves.

1015

kcal

Calories

Fat

191

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 20 garlic cloves, 1 tablespoon blackening spice, 2 1/2 tomatillos, 1 1/2 bunch scallions, and more.

Yes, Flash Fried Soft Shell Crabs with Garlic Tomatillo Sauce 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.

Flash Fried Soft Shell Crabs with Garlic Tomatillo Sauce

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