MARYLAND FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRABS

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Maryland Fried Soft-Shell Crabs image

Provided by Marian Burros

Categories     dinner, appetizer

Time 30m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 to 6 soft-shell crabs
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Vegetable oil
Lemon wedges and tartar sauce, optional

Steps:

  • Wash and clean crabs by cutting off the face just behind the eyes. Lift top of shell and remove the spongy fingers. If the crab is a female (identified by striped markings), remove the back or apron. Rinse and dry.
  • Season flour with salt and pepper and mix in baking powder. Dredge crabs in mixture.
  • Pour oil into skillet to depth of 1 inch. Heat to 375 degrees. Cook crabs on both sides until brown, 4 to 5 minutes. Drain and serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 430, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 48 grams, Fat 19 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 16 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 312 milligrams, Sugar 0 grams, TransFat 0 grams

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