Flash Fried Soft Shell Crabs with Garlic Tomatillo

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.

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

A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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.

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Flash Fried Soft Shell Crabs with Garlic Tomatillo Sauce

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