Soft Shell Crab Add-on Entrée

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Prep Time: 10min | Servings: 6 Servings

Elevate your meal with this surf-and-turf-inspired dish, featuring crispy fried soft shell crabs paired with a steak and vegetable. The soft shell crab adds a delightful seafood twist to your entrée, complementing the richness of the steak and the freshness of the vegetable.

Vegetable

  • Tempura Batter (enough for 6-8 crabs)
  • 1 Cup All-Purpose Four
  • 1 Cup + 3 TBSP Cold Tap Water
  • 1 Egg

  • Thaw the soft shell crabs and pat them dry with a paper towel.

  • Prepare the steak and vegetable as desired.

  • Combine the flour, cold water, and egg in a small bowl, whisking until the batter is smooth. Do not over-mix; add one tablespoon of water at a time to achieve a batter that clings loosely to the crab.

  • Dredge each soft shell crab in flour, shaking off the excess.

  • Dip the floured crab into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.

  • Heat oil in a deep fryer or shallow sauté pan to 350°F.

  • Carefully place the battered crab into the hot oil and cook until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3–5 minutes, depending on the size of the crab.

  • Remove the crab from the oil and place it on a wire rack or paper towel-lined tray for one minute to drain excess oil.