FRIED SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH A SHELLFISH RAGU RECIPE
Provided by รก-170456
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- Preheat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 360 degrees. Rinse crabs in water, then pat dry with paper towel. Season each crab with 1 teaspoon of the Essence and set aside. Combine flour with 4 teaspoons of the remaining Essence, salt and ground black pepper and stir to combine well. Beat the egg with a splash of water in a shallow dish. Lay out the breadcrumbs in a separate shallow dish. Lightly dredge each crab in the seasoned flour, making sure that the crabs are completely coated. Dip each crab in eggwash to cover, then coat in bread crumbs. Holding the crabs by long tongs or balanced on a small skimmer, hold them so that the legs dangle down into the hot oil and fry for 1 minute, or until the legs are stiff. Lower the crab completely into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn crab over and allow to fry an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy all over. Carefully transfer crabs to paper-lined plates to drain briefly before serving. Sprinkle with Essence when still hot. In a large skillet over medium-high heat melt 2 tablespoons of the butter and saute the shallots until soft, about 2 minutes. Add the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add the shrimp and the remaining teaspoon of Essence and saute for 1 minute, or until the shrimp turn pink around the edges. Add the shrimp stock, bring to a boil and cook over high heat until the stock is reduced by half. Add the heavy cream and cook until sauce is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 minutes. Add the crawfish tails, fresh thyme and snipped chives and cook until heated through. Whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons of butter and remove sauce from the heat. Taste, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve the ragu ladled over the fried softshell crabs. This recipe yields 4 servings.
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Allah Bakhsh
[email protected]Amazing!
Aaron Englehart
[email protected]Not a fan.
Saim Khokhar
[email protected]This dish was delicious! I loved the crispy crabs and the flavorful ragu. I would definitely make it again.
sk Rumel
[email protected]This recipe was a bit disappointing. The crabs were tough and the ragu was bland. I think I'll try a different recipe next time.
Melvis Presley
[email protected]I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The crabs are always crispy and the ragu is always flavorful. I love that it's a relatively easy recipe to make, too.
Santu Ali
[email protected]This dish was amazing! The crabs were crispy and flavorful, and the ragu was rich and savory. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my friends.
Javed Alam
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my crabs were tough and the ragu was bland. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Scrypher
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for me, but it was worth the effort. The crabs were delicious and the ragu was amazing. I would definitely make it again for a special occasion.
Bryant Austin
[email protected]The crabs were a bit overcooked, but the ragu was delicious. I would try this recipe again, but I would cook the crabs for less time.
Terry Rowan
[email protected]This was one of the best seafood dishes I've ever had. The crabs were cooked perfectly and the ragu was incredible. I will definitely be making this again.
Bisi Odejide
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I actually really enjoyed this dish. The crabs were crispy and the ragu was flavorful. I would definitely recommend it.
Emily Tut
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the results were amazing. The crabs were perfectly crispy and the ragu was rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Precious Merit
[email protected]The crabs were a bit too oily for my taste, but the ragu was amazing. I would definitely try this recipe again, but I would use less oil.
Tony Rubz
[email protected]This dish was a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but it was worth the effort. The crabs were crispy and the ragu was delicious. I would definitely make it again.
Ambia Islam
[email protected]Fantastic recipe! The fried soft-shell crabs were crispy and flavorful, while the shellfish ragu was rich and savory. I served it with a side of roasted vegetables and it was a hit with my family.