Receta Fried Soft Shell Crabs With A Shellfish Ragu
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Ingredientes
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Direcciones
- Preheat the oil in a large saucepan or possibly deep fryer to 360 degrees.
- Rinse crabs in water, then pat dry with paper towel. Season each crab with 1 tsp. of the Essence and set aside.
- Combine flour with 4 tsp. of the remaining Essence, salt and grnd 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 which the crabs are completely coated. Dip each crab in eggwash to cover, then coat in bread crumbs.
- Holding the crabs by long tongs or possibly balanced on a small skimmer, hold them so which the legs dangle down into the warm oil and fry for 1 minute, or possibly till the legs are stiff. Lower the crab completely into the oil and fry till golden, about 2 to 3 min. Turn crab over and allow to fry an additional 2 to 3 min, or possibly till golden and crispy all over. Carefully transfer crabs to paper-lined plates to drain briefly before serving. Sprinkle with Essence when still warm.
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat heat 2 Tbsp. of the butter and saute/fry the shallots till soft, about 2 min. Add in the garlic and cook for 1 minute. Add in the shrimp and the remaining tsp. of Essence and saute/fry for 1 minute, or possibly till the shrimp turn pink around the edges. Add in the shrimp stock, bring to a boil and cook over high heat till the stock is reduced by half. Add in the heavy cream and cook till sauce is thick sufficient to coat the back of a spoon, about 3 min. Add in the crawfish tails, fresh thyme and snipped chives and cook till heated through. Whisk in the remaining 4 Tbsp. 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.