Beer batter softshell crabs
6 servings
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | Crabs, soft | |
| 12 | ounces | Beer; warm |
| 1¼ | cup | Flour |
| 2 | teaspoons | Salt |
| 1 | teaspoon | Paprika |
| ½ | teaspoon | Baking powder |
Directions
Pour beer in mixing bowl, add flour then remainder of ingredients. Mix well. Prepare batter at least 1-½ hours before use as it will thicken standing. Dust crabs lightly in flour; dip singly in batter.
Deep-fry at 360 degrees for 2-5 minutes depending on size. Crabs should be golden brown. Drain and serve.
Source: THE CAPITOL newspaper, Annapolis Maryland Jun 85 Recipe date: 06/15/85