Soft Shell Crab Recipe
Honeycrisp apple, nuoc mam, fried shallot
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Shallots
Thinly slice the shallots. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat and fry the shallots until golden brown. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 2
Prepare the Crabs
Clean the soft shell crabs by removing the gills and any other unwanted parts. Rinse under cold water and pat dry.
- 3
Coat the Crabs
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, and black pepper. Dredge the crabs in the mixture until well coated.
- 4
Fry the Crabs
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the coated crabs for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and place on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- 5
Prepare the Apple
Core and slice the Honeycrisp apple into thin wedges.
- 6
Serve
Arrange the fried soft shell crabs on a plate, top with fried shallots, and serve with the sliced Honeycrisp apple and a drizzle of nuoc mam for dipping.
