Luchals Crab Fries Recipe
Delicious seasoned unshelled blue crab on top of hand sliced seasoned fries and garnished with one of our signature sauces.
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Ingredients
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Fries
Crab Topping
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Fries
- 1
Cut the Potatoes
Wash and peel the russet potatoes. Slice them into thin strips to create fries.
- 2
Soak the Potatoes
Soak the sliced potatoes in cold water for at least 30 minutes to remove excess starch.
- 3
Preheat the Oil
In a deep fryer or large pot, heat vegetable oil to 350°F (175°C).
- 4
Fry the Potatoes
Drain and pat dry the soaked potatoes. Carefully add them to the hot oil in batches and fry until golden brown and crispy, about 5-7 minutes.
- 5
Season the Fries
Remove the fries from the oil and drain on paper towels. While still hot, sprinkle with salt, garlic powder, paprika, and black pepper.
Preparing the Crab Topping
- 6
- 7
Add Lemon Juice
Drizzle lemon juice over the cooked crab and mix well to combine flavors.
Assembling the Dish
- 8
Plate the Fries
Place a generous portion of seasoned fries on a serving plate.
- 9
Top with Crab
Carefully spoon the seasoned crab mixture over the fries.
- 10
Garnish
Sprinkle chopped parsley over the top and serve with a side of your signature sauce for dipping.