Deep-Fried Crabs


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Ingredients

6 Crabs
2 Eggs
cup Flour
teaspoon Salt
Oil for deep-frying

Preparation

1
Place crabs on a heatproof platter and steam 10 minutes. See "How-to Section".
2
Clean and shell crabs; remove claws but not legs. Cut each crab in 4 to 6 sections, leaving a leg on each as a "handle."
3
Beat eggs lightly and blend to a smooth batter with flour and salt. Dip crab sections in batter to coat.
4
Heat oil. Add crab sections a few at a time and deep-fry until golden.
5
Drain on paper toweling. Serve hot with any seafood dip (see one of the following recipes: "All-Purpose Seafood Dip", "Dip for Clams", "Dip for Steamed Crabs", "Dip for Poached Shrimp", "Dip for Deep-Fried Shrimp Shrimp Balls").

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Tags:

China
Asian
oriental
hot
seafood
chinese

Yield:

1.0 servings

Added:

February 11, 2010

Creator:

Anonymous

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