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Beer Batter Softshell Crabs
Photo: Elle Hughes

Beer Batter Softshell Crabs

8 ingredients 6 steps fandom
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

595
Calories
32g
Protein
3g
Fat
99g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 4 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Crab 100g cooked 97
Beer 1/4 cup (60ml) for cooking 43
Salt 1 tsp (6g) 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

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  • 12 Crabs, soft
  • 12 oz Beer, warm
  • 1 1/4 cup Flour
  • 2 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Paprika
  • 1/2 tsp Baking powder
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Directions

1

Pour beer in mixing bowl, add flour then remainder of ingredients.

2

Prepare batter at least 1-½ hours before use as it will thicken standing.

3

Dust crabs lightly in flour; dip singly in batter.

4

Deep-fry at 360 °F for 2-5 minutes depending on size.

5

Crabs should be golden brown.

6

Drain and serve.

Recipe sourced from fandom

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