BEER BATTER SOFT SHELL CRABS

Beer Batter Soft Shell Crabs image

Provided by Eddie Szczerba

Categories Seafood

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 large soft shell crabs
1 bottle frying oil
BEER BATTER
1+1/2 c flour
1 pinch salt and pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp garlic powder
1 bottle beer /plus one egg beaten
TARTAR SAUCE
1 c mayonaise
1/2 c sweet pickle relish
1/2 medium lemon,juiced and the zest
1 pinch salt and white pepper,garlic powder
2 Tbsp capers
1 slice chopped sweet onions

Steps:

1. Rinse and pat dry the crabs,set to the side. Place about one pint of frying oil in your frying skillet,set to 350 degrees.
2. For the batter combine all of the ingredients and mix well using a wire whisk if you have one otherwise just use a fork or a spoon. Dredge the crabs through the batter twice and slowly float them into the hot oil,fry them for one and a half to two minutes per side or until golden brown and crispy. Note: only do two at a time so the oil doesn't drop in temperature.
3. Prepare the tartar sauce using all of the ingredients,adjust the taste and serve with your soft shell crabs! A good side for this is fresh coke slaw or potato salad or can be served with rice and a vegetable as well. They are also great over a nice fresh tossed salad with some grilled corn on the cob! Enjoy your summer!!