Crispy Fried Crab
Elevate your seafood game with this show-stopping Crispy Fried Crab recipe, perfect for impressing friends and family at your next gathering! Featuring succulent fresh blue crabs, this recipe combines a delicate batter made from all-purpose flour, cornstarch, and a hint of cayenne pepper for a subtle kick. The crabs are deep-fried to perfection, creating a crispy, golden crust that pairs beautifully with the tender meat inside. With easy-to-follow steps and just 15 minutes of cooking time, this recipe is a breeze to make yet delivers restaurant-quality results. Serve hot with lemon wedges or a zesty dipping sauce for a truly indulgent treat. Perfect for seafood lovers, this dish brings the flavors of the coast straight to your kitchen! Keywords: crispy fried crab, seafood recipe, fried crab recipe, golden fried crab, easy crab recipe.
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Recipe Information
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
Instructions
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.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix until well combined.
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.
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.
Once the oil reaches the desired temperature, dip the cleaned crabs one by one into the batter, ensuring that each crab is fully coated.
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.
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.
Once cooked, remove the crabs from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain off excess oil.
Serve immediately while hot and crispy, alongside lemon wedges or a homemade dipping sauce of your choice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
9134 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 856.3 g | 1098% | |
| Saturated Fat | 122.2 g | 611% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 537.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 636 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 9593 mg | 417% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 204.2 g | 74% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.3 g | 22% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 235.1 g | 470% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1105 mg | 85% | |
| Iron | 19.0 mg | 106% | |
| Potassium | 3353 mg | 71% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
