THAI SOFT-SHELL CRABS

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups milk
2 teaspoons Tabasco
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 soft-shell crabs, cleaned
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup white wine
2 limes, juiced
2 Thai chili peppers, seeded and minced
4 scallions, minced
1/4 cup mint leaves, minced
1/4 cup basil leaves, minced
1/2 cup coriander leaves, minced

Steps:

  • Combine the milk and Tabasco in a bowl. Set aside. Mix the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow pan. Dip the crabs in the milk and dredge in flour mixture. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Place the crabs in pan and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook until tender, about 2 more minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Drain the fat from the pan. Return the skillet to the stove. Add the wine, lime juice, chilies and scallions. Turn the heat up to medium-high and simmer until sauce reduces to 1/3 cup, about 3 to 5 minutes. Place two crabs on each of four plates. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with minced mint, basil and coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 421, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 492 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Chidera Prisca
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my crab cakes fell apart when I tried to fry them. I think I'll try again with a different recipe.


Bryan Kinder
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This dish was a bit too spicy for me, but my husband loved it. He said it was the best crab dish he's ever had.


Sakib khokar
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crab cakes turned out perfectly. They were so good that I ate them all in one sitting.


Leah Hernandez
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This recipe is definitely a keeper. I'll be making it again and again.


Robert Blanchard
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crab cakes were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.


Maylind Icart
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This dish was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the crab cakes and the dipping sauce.


Nakhle Savio
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover crab meat. I also added some chopped vegetables to the crab cakes for extra flavor.


Brendon
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I've never had soft shell crabs before, but they were surprisingly good! The meat was tender and flavorful, and the dipping sauce was delicious.


Carrie Robb
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Not bad at all! I didn't have any soft shell crabs, so I used regular crab meat instead. It was still very good.


Khan g Khan
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This dish was absolutely delicious! The crab cakes are light and flavorful, and the dipping sauce is the perfect accompaniment. I will definitely be making this again.