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Pick Any 2 Recipe

Name: Crafty Crab Panama City LLCs Pick Any 2 Recipe
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 5 pieces Shrimp (peeled, deveined); 5 pieces Oysters (shucked); 2 pieces Fish fillet (white fish, e.g., cod), cut into 2 pieces; 2 pieces Tilapia fillet, cut into 2 pieces; 2 pieces Chicken tenders; 1 cups All-purpose flour; 0.5 cups Cornmeal; 0.75 cups Panko breadcrumbs; 2 pieces Eggs; 0.25 cups Milk; 1 tsp Salt; 0.5 tsp Black pepper; 0.5 tsp Garlic powder; 0.5 tsp Onion powder; 0.5 tsp Paprika; 0.25 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional); 2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying); 2 pieces Lemon wedges; 1 tbs Fresh parsley (chopped, optional); 1 cups French fries; 0.75 cups Coleslaw; 3 pieces Hush puppies; 0.75 cups Steamed vegetables; 2 tbs Tartar sauce; 2 tbs Cocktail sauce; 2 tbs Remoulade or spicy mayo

Inspired by Crafty Crab Panama City LLC

Time30m

Serves1

Orders with pick two will be split into half. 5 pieces for shrimps or oysters then 2 pieces for fish fillet, tilapia or chicken tender and choose one side.

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Ingredients

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Protein options (choose any 2; quantities listed are for 1 full order split into two halves)

5 pieces Shrimp (peeled, deveined)

5 pieces Oysters (shucked)

2 pieces Fish fillet (white fish, e.g., cod), cut into 2 pieces

2 pieces Tilapia fillet, cut into 2 pieces

2 pieces Chicken tenders

Breading & seasoning

1 cups 00 bread flour

1/2 cups Cornmeal

3/4 cups Panko breadcrumbs

2 pieces Eggs

1/4 cups Milk

1 tsp Celtic sea salt

1/2 tsp black pepper

1/2 tsp Watkins garlic powder

1/2 tsp Onion powder

1/2 tsp Watkins paprika

1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper (optional)

Cooking oil & finishing

2 cups Vegetable oil (for frying)

2 pieces Lemon wedges

1 tbs Fresh parsley (chopped, optional)

Sides (choose one)

1 cups French fries

3/4 cups Coleslaw

3 pieces Hush puppies

3/4 cups Steamed vegetables

Dipping sauces (optional)

2 tbs Tartar sauce

2 tbs Cocktail sauce

2 tbs Remoulade or spicy mayo

Method

Prep proteins

Prepare proteins

Pat chosen proteins dry with paper towels. For shrimp and oysters leave whole. For fish or tilapia cut into two similar pieces if not already portioned. Trim any excess fat from chicken tenders.

Season proteins lightly: sprinkle 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper across all pieces to give base seasoning (adjust if serving only delicate oysters).

Breading station

Set up three bowls

In bowl 1 combine flour with 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 tsp black pepper, 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, and 1/4 tsp paprika. In bowl 2 whisk eggs with milk. In bowl 3 mix cornmeal and panko with remaining 1/4 tsp garlic powder, 1/4 tsp onion powder, 1/4 tsp paprika and optional cayenne.

Dredge each protein in flour (coat and shake off excess), then dip into egg wash, then press into the cornmeal-panko mixture to form an even crust.

Frying

Heat oil

Pour vegetable oil into a heavy skillet or deep frying pan to a depth of about 1/2 to 1 inch (or use a deep fryer). Heat to 350–365°F (175–185°C). If you don't have a thermometer, heat until a small piece of bread sizzles and browns in about 30–45 seconds.

Fry proteins in batches without overcrowding. For the described portions (5 shrimp or oysters; 2 fish or tilapia pieces; 2 chicken tenders) plan 2 batches so the oil temperature stays steady.

Cooking times (approx): Shrimp 2–3 minutes until golden and opaque; Oysters 2–3 minutes until crisp and lightly golden; Fish fillets or tilapia pieces 3–5 minutes per side depending on thickness until flaky and golden; Chicken tenders 4–6 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and crust is deep golden. Flip as needed for even browning.

Use a slotted spoon or spatula to transfer cooked pieces to a wire rack set over a baking sheet or paper towels to drain. Keep warm in a 200°F (95°C) oven if cooking in multiple batches.

Finish & assemble (split order into two halves)

Arrange the two chosen proteins on a plate, splitting the full order into two halves as described: when one chosen protein is shrimp or oysters use 5 pieces for that protein; when chosen protein is fish or chicken provide 2 pieces. If both chosen proteins are of the same type, portion so each half receives an appropriate share (e.g., if both are fish, each half gets 2 pieces).

Place selected side on the plate beside the proteins (one side per order). Garnish with lemon wedges and chopped parsley. Serve with chosen dipping sauce on the side.

Provide utensils and napkins — Enjoy hot.