Soft-Shell Crab BLT
by batali
There’s a short window for soft-shell crabs, and when that window is open, frying them up and serving them as part of an already perfect BLT is a favorite strategy at seafood shacks and fancy restaurants alike.
Source: Big American Cookbook
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INGREDIENTS
- canola or corn oil for frying
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt ; plus more for seasoning
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 4 soft-shell crabs ; cleaned and rinsed in cold water
- Mayonnaise
- 4 hamburger buns ; lightly toasted
- 8 slices bacon ; cooked
- 1 small head of Romaine lettuce ; shredded
- 1 tomato ; sliced 1/4 inch thick
INSTRUCTIONS
In a large, straight-sided skillet, heat an inch of oil to 360°F.
Place the flour, Old Bay, salt, and pepper in a shallow dish. Dredge the crabs in the seasoned flour.
Working 2 crabs at a time, carefully place them in the oil—the crabs will splatter as they cook. Fry until crispy and golden brown, 2 to 3 minutes per side. Drain on a paper towel–lined plate. Season immediately with salt.
Spread mayonnaise on the bottom half of each bun and top with the bacon, dividing it evenly among the sandwiches. Add a crab to each bun and top with shredded lettuce, a couple tomato slices, and the top of the bun.
NOTES
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (192g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 643 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 305 (47%) | ||
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| Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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| Total Fat 33.9g | 45 % | |
| Saturated Fat 10g | 50 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 12.6g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 4.8g | ||
| Cholesterol 61mg | 19 % | |
| Sodium 1689.8mg | 58 % | |
| Potassium 341.1mg | 9 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 62g | 18 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 2.5g | 10 % | |
| Sugars, other 59.5g | ||
| Protein 21.2g | 30 % | |
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Calories per serving: 643
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