FRIED CRAB CLAWS RECIPE

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Provided by á-9182

Number Of Ingredients 16

INGREDIENTS FOR BREADING:
INGREDIENTS FOR BATTER
1 cup milk
1/2 cup water
2 eggs
3 tbsps Creole mustard
salt and cracked black pepper to taste
2 cups yellow corn flour*
2 1/4 tsps salt
1 1/2 tsps granulated garlic
1 1/2 tsps cracked black pepper
1 1/2 tsps cayenne pepper
1 1/2 tsps dried thyme
INGREDIENTS FOR FRYING:
1 pound cleaned crab claws
1 1/2 quarts vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Directions for batter In a 1-quart mixing bowl, combine all of the above ingredients. Whisk with a wire whip to ensure mixture is well blended. Set aside Directions for breading In a 1-quart mixing bowl, combine all of the above ingredients. Set aside. Directions for frying In a home-style deep fryer, such as a Fry Daddy or Fry Baby, preheat oil according to manufacturer's directions or to 375° F. Place crab claws in batter mixture and allow to sit 10-15 minutes. Drain all excess liquid from crab claws and bread well in yellow corn flour. Shake off all excess breading and deep fry a few dozen at a time until claws turn golden brown and float to top of frying unit. Remove and drain on paper towels and serve hot with cocktail or tartar sauce. *NOTE: Yellow corn flour may be found in most gourmet shops or food stores. It may be packaged and pre-seasoned as a seafood breading mix such as fish fry. If unavailable in your area, plain flour or equal parts flour and yellow corn meal may be substituted.

James McNee
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I'm not a big fan of crab claws, but I thought I'd give this recipe a try. I'm glad I did because they were surprisingly good!


Jan Burk
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These crab claws were a bit too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed them.


Jimmy Roy
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crab claws turned out perfect! I'm so glad I tried this recipe.


Iftikhar Basheer
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These crab claws were so good! I'll definitely be making them again soon.


Noran Koraim
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I made these crab claws for my family and they loved them! They're definitely a new favorite recipe.


Maroof Shah
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The crab claws were a bit overcooked, but the sauce was delicious.


Harry Richford
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These crab claws were a bit too salty for my taste. I'll try using less salt next time.


Jashneel Kumar
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I've never made crab claws before, but this recipe made it so easy. They turned out perfect!


Westlife
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These crab claws were so easy to make and they tasted amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Adnan Joya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crab claws turned out great! I'm definitely making them again soon.


Richard Spalding
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The sauce was a bit too spicy for me, but the crab claws themselves were cooked perfectly.


rebecca kuhlenschmidt
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These crab claws were a bit too oily for my taste. I think I'll try baking them next time.


Al…ô ph
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I was a bit skeptical about trying this recipe, but I'm so glad I did! The crab claws were amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Destiny Umere
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This is my go-to recipe for fried crab claws. They're always crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. I love dipping them in the sauce.


Hina Tabasum
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The crab claws are always cooked perfectly and the sauce is delicious.


Kamal Khadir
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These crab claws were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.