Ginger Soft-Shell Crabs Recipe

Name: Ginger Soft-Shell Crabs
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large soft-shell crabs, cleaned (5-6 oz. each); 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper; 6 tablespoons peanut oil; 1/4 cup minced shallot; 2 tablespoons minced pared fresh ginger; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons dry sherry; 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Servings: persons

4 large soft-shell crabs, cleaned (5-6 oz. each)
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
6 tablespoons peanut oil
1/4 cup minced shallot
2 tablespoons minced pared fresh ginger
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry
1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

1
Coat crabs with flour seasoned with salt and pepper. Saute in 3 T. hot oil in large skillet over medium heat until golden brown on both sides, about 4 minutes. Cover and cook 1 minute. Remove from skillet and keep warm.
2
Wipe out skillet. Saute shallots in remaining 3 T. hot oil over medium-high heat 1 minute. Add ginger; saute 1 minute. Add broth and scallions; heat to boiling. Reduce heat and simmer 2 minutes.
3
Dissolve cornstarch in soy sauce and sherry. Stir cornstarch mixture into skillet. Boil, stirring constantly, until thickened.
4
Spoon sauce over crabs on serving platter and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve hot.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 large soft-shell crabs, cleaned (5-6 oz. each), 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and more.

Yes, Ginger 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.

Ginger Soft-Shell Crabs

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