Whole 30 Crispy Grain-Free Soft-Shell Crab (with Bangalore style dipping sauce)
We love crab but don't love the work that usually goes into extracting the meat from that hard, sharp shell. That’s why when soft-shell crab season comes around, we indulge. You can eat the whole crab, shell and all! We are always looking for new ways to make it, but fried is one of our favorites. Heck, anything fried is our favorite, lol. This recipe uses a fun technique to adhere the flour using whipped egg whites. It’s important to make the dipping sauce ahead of time to allow the ingredients time to meld together. So start there because the sauce really brightness the dish and brings it to another level!
Ingredients
Bangalore Style Sauce
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Coconut Aminos
- 3 Tbsp3 Tbsp3 Tbsp Beef Bone Broth
- 2 Tbsp2 Tbsp2 Tbsp Lime Juice, fresh
- 2-32-32-3 raw Serrano, halved lengthwise and very thinly sliced crosswise
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Coconut Sugar
- 111 Shallot, very thinly sliced
The Crab
- 222 Egg Whites
- 444 whole Blue Crab, soft shell crabs (cleaned and patted dry)
- 1/2 cup1/2 cup1/2 cup Cassava Flour, (Otto's Naturals - Cassava flour)
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp White Pepper, freshly ground
- 1 tsp1 tsp1 tsp Cayenne Pepper
- 2 tsp2 tsp2 tsp Salt
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil, for frying
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Process
Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Combine the Sauce Ingredients in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes. Note: Can make ahead of time just don't add garnish till serve time.
- In a large saucepan, heat 2 inches of oil until 375 degrees Fahrenheit. Set a wire rack over a baking sheet.
- In a bowl, whisk the egg whites until frothy. Add the crabs and turn to coat. In another bowl, whisk the flour, white pepper, salt and cayenne.
- Combine Otto's Naturals - Cassava flour, white pepper, salt, and cayenne pepper in a bowl. Dredge 2 or 3 of the crabs at a time in the flour mixture and add them to the hot oil. Fry over high heat, turning once, until golden brown and crisp, about 3 minutes. Transfer the crabs to the rack.
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Dairy Free Entrées Gluten Free Grain Free Nut Free Paleo Whole30This is our estimate based on online research. | |
Calories: | 240 |
Fat: | 3 g |
Carbohydrates: | 30 g |
Protein: | 26 g |
Cholesterol: | 66 g |
Sodium: | 1805 mg |
Fiber: | 4 g |
Sugars: | 8 g |
Calculated per serving. |
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