Panko-Dusted Soft Shell Crabs with Spicy Mayonnaise Drizzle Recipe

Name: Panko-Dusted Soft Shell Crabs with Spicy Mayonnaise Drizzle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade; 2 tablespoons ground chili paste (recommended: Sambal Oelek); 1 teaspoon hot pepper sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar; 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce; Vegetable oil, for deep frying; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 tablespoons Essence, plus more for garnishing; 2 eggs; 2 tablespoons milk; 1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs); 4 large soft shell crabs, cleaned; 2 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal, for garnishing

Servings: persons

1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade
2 tablespoons ground chili paste (recommended: Sambal Oelek)
1 teaspoon hot pepper sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
Vegetable oil, for deep frying
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tablespoons Essence, plus more for garnishing
2 eggs
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/2 cups panko (Japanese bread crumbs)
4 large soft shell crabs, cleaned
2 scallions, thinly sliced on the diagonal, for garnishing

1
In a small bowl whisk together the mayonnaise, chili paste, sesame oil, rice wine vinegar, and soy sauce.
2
Set aside while you prepare the crabs.
3
Heat at least 4 inches of oil in a large heavy saucepan or Dutch oven or a deep-fryer to 350 degrees F.
4
Combine the flour and half of the Essence in a shallow bowl.
5
Stir to blend well.
6
In another shallow bowl whisk the eggs and milk together with the remaining Essence.
7
Place the panko in a third shallow bowl.
8
Dredge each crab first in the flour, shaking to remove any excess, then in the egg wash, and finally in the panko.
9
Set aside on a plate while you prepare the remaining crabs.
10
When the oil has reached the desired temperature, fry the crabs, 1 at a time, until golden brown and crispy on both sides, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
11
Transfer to paper towels to drain while you fry the remaining crabs.
12
Drizzle about 2 tablespoons of the Spicy Mayonnaise around the perimeter of each of 4 dinner plates and top each plate with a crab.
13
Garnish with the scallions and a little extra Essence around the edge of the plate.
14
Serve immediately.

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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: 1/2 cup mayonnaise, preferably homemade, 2 tablespoons ground chili paste (recommended: Sambal Oelek), 1 teaspoon hot pepper sesame oil, 1/2 teaspoon rice wine vinegar, and more.

Yes, Panko-Dusted Soft Shell Crabs with Spicy Mayonnaise Drizzle 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.

Panko-Dusted Soft Shell Crabs with Spicy Mayonnaise Drizzle

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