01-28-2004, 04:12 PM
Ingredients • 4 large or 8 small soft-shell blue crabs, cleaned (10 to 12 ounces total) • 1 beaten egg • 1/4 cup milk • 3/4 cup finely crushed rich round crackers • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour • 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese • 1/4 teaspoon pepper • 7 tablespoons cooking oil • Curly endive (optional) Directions 1. Rinse crabs; pat dry with paper towels. In a dish mix egg and milk. In another dish mix crushed crackers, flour, Parmesan cheese, and pepper. Dip the crabs into the egg mixture, then coat them with the cracker mixture. 2. In a 10-inch skillet heat 4 tablespoons of the oil over medium heat. Add half of the crabs, back side down. Fry 3 to 5 minutes or until golden. Turn carefully and fry 3 to 5 minutes more or until golden and crisp. Drain on paper towels. Keep warm in a 300 degree F oven. Repeat, adding remaining oil as needed. Serve crabs on a platter lined with curly endive, if desired. Makes 4 servings.
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