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Beer Battered Soft Shell Crabs

LEVEL: Easy 20 MINS 6 Servings

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Ingredients
  • 1 1/2 Cups Flour (divided)
  • 1 tsp Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Paprika 
  • 1 tsp Old Bay
  • 1 (12 Oz) Beer
  • 6 Soft Shell Crabs 
  • Vegetable Oil for Frying 
  • Tartar Sauce 
  • Lemon Wedges
  1. Mix 1 1/4 cups of flour, salt, baking powder, paprika, and Old Bay in a small bowl. Mix in the beer and whisk until smooth. Let the batter sit at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours to thicken. 
  2. Add remaining flour to a pie plate or dish and lightly dust soft crabs with flour, shaking off any excess. Set aside. 
  3. Pour oil into a deep skillet to a depth of about 1 inch and heat to 375 F. 
  4. Gently dip each crab into the batter to coat evenly, use a fork to lift out. Give a few taps to let excess batter drip off. Gently slide the crabs into the into the hot oil, being careful to not overcrowd pan. Fry to golden brown, about 4 minutes in each side. 
  5. Remove to paper towel lined tray to drain briefly. 
  6. Serve immediately with tartar sauce and lemon wedges. 

Note: This recipe was featured in Tide and Thyme. For more information click image below.

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