Thai Soft-Shell Crabs

May 20, 2023May 20, 20230 14
Authentic Thai Soft-Shell Crabs recipe for seafood lovers
in Seafood

Prep

15 min

Cook

20 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

2 cups milk
2 teaspoons sriracha sauce or 2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
8 soft-shell crabs , cleaned
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 cup white wine
2 limes , juiced
2 Thai chiles , seeded and minced
4 scallions , minced
1/4 cup mint leaf , minced
1/4 cup basil leaves , minced
1/2 cup coriander leaves , minced

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
4
Calories
307
Sugar
2g
Fat
8g
Soft-Shell Crabs are a seafood delicacy that originated in the southern United States and are now popular around the world. In this recipe, soft-shell crabs are coated in a seasoned flour mixture and fried to crispy perfection, then served with a delicious Thai-inspired sauce that is spicy, sour, and tangy. The combination of flavors and textures makes this dish a crowd-pleaser at any gathering.

Instructions

1.In a shallow dish, combine the milk and sriracha/Tabasco sauce.
2.In another shallow dish, mix together flour, salt, and pepper.
3.Dip each crab in the milk mixture, then coat with the seasoned flour.
4.Heat sesame oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and add the crabs.
5.Cook crabs for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown.
6.Remove the crabs and set aside, then add white wine, lime juice, Thai chiles, and scallions to the same skillet.
7.Cook ingredients until the sauce is slightly thickened.
8.Serve crabs with the sauce and garnish with mint, basil, and coriander leaves.

PROS

Thai Soft-Shell Crabs are a perfect combination of crispy texture and delicious flavor.

This dish is high in protein and rich in essential omega-3 fatty acids.

CONS

This dish is deep-fried, which makes it high in calories and fat.

Soft-shell crabs may contain high levels of sodium, which should be considered in a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Soft-shell crabs are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids that help support cardiovascular health and protect against rheumatoid arthritis.
The herbs used in this dish (Thai chiles, mint, basil, and coriander) have anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties that aid in protecting against some chronic diseases.

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