Beer Batter Softshell Crabs
Yield
12 servingsPrep
10 minCook
10 minReady
2 hrsLow Fat, Fat-Free, Low in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Sugar-Free
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | each |
crab, soft shell
soft |
* |
| 12 | ounces |
beer
warm |
|
| 1 ¼ | cups |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 2 | teaspoons |
salt
|
|
| 1 | teaspoon |
paprika
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
baking powder
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 | each |
crab, soft shell
soft |
* |
| 346.8 | ml/g |
beer
warm |
|
| 296 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 1E+1 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 5 | ml |
paprika
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
baking powder
|
|
Directions
Pour beer in mixing bowl, add flour then remainder of ingredients.
Mix well.
Prepare batter at least 1½ hours before use as it will thicken standing.
Dust crabs lightly in flour; dip singly in batter.
Deep-fry at 360 degrees for 2 to 5 minutes depending on size.
Crabs should be golden brown.
Drain and serve.
