Crispy Fried Crab
Get ready to indulge in the ultimate seafood delight with Crispy Fried Crab—a dish that brings bold flavors and irresistible crunch to your table. Perfectly fresh blue crabs are cleaned and coated in a light, seasoned batter made with a blend of all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a kick of cayenne pepper for a hint of heat. The batter is mixed with ice-cold water to achieve the ideal crispy texture, then fried to golden perfection in hot, bubbling oil. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a quick fry, this recipe delivers restaurant-quality results in the comfort of your kitchen. Serve these beautifully crispy crabs hot with lemon wedges or your favorite dipping sauce for a show-stopping appetizer or main dish that seafood lovers will crave. Tags: crispy fried crab, fried seafood recipe, easy crab recipes, crispy shellfish appetizer.
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Ingredients
- 6 pieces Fresh blue crabs
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon Baking powder
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 0.5 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 2 cups Ice-cold water
- 4 cups Vegetable oil
Directions
Step 1
Begin by cleaning the crabs: remove the shell by lifting the apron tab under the crab and pulling off the top shell. Remove and discard the gills and rinse the crab bodies thoroughly under cold water. Set aside to drain.
Step 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well combined.
Step 3
Gradually add the ice-cold water to the dry ingredients, stirring continuously until a smooth batter forms. The batter should have a consistency similar to pancake batter.
Step 4
Preheat the vegetable oil in a large deep frying pan or a deep fryer to 350°F (175°C). Ensure that you have enough oil to fully submerge the crabs.
Step 5
Once the oil reaches the desired temperature, dip the cleaned crabs one by one into the batter, ensuring that each crab is fully coated.
Step 6
Carefully place the battered crabs into the hot oil. Fry in batches of two or three, to avoid overcrowding the pan, which can lower the oil temperature.
Step 7
Fry each batch for approximately 5-7 minutes or until the crabs turn golden brown and are crispy. Use a slotted spoon to turn the crabs occasionally for even cooking.
Step 8
Once cooked, remove the crabs from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess oil.
Step 9
Serve immediately while hot and crispy, alongside lemon wedges or a homemade dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2849.1g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 9134.0 |
| Total Fat 856.3g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 122.2g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 537.6g | |
| Cholesterol 636mg | 0% |
| Sodium 9593.1mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 204.2g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.3g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.5g | |
| Protein 235.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 1105.4mg | 0% |
| Iron 19.0mg | 0% |
| Potassium 3353.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories