THAI SOFT-SHELL CRABS

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Provided by Molly O'Neill

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield Four servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cups milk
2 teaspoons Tabasco
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 chili peppers, seeded and minced
4 scallions, minced
1/4 cup mint leaves, minced
1/4 cup basil leaves, minced
1/2 cup coriander leaves, minced

Steps:

  • Combine the milk and Tabasco in a bowl. Set aside. Mix the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow pan. Dip the crabs in the milk and dredge in flour mixture. Heat the oil in a heavy-bottom skillet over medium-high heat. Place the crabs in pan and cook for 3 minutes. Turn and cook until tender, about 2 more minutes. Drain on paper towels.
  • Drain the fat from the pan. Return the skillet to the stove. Add the wine, lime juice, chilies and scallions. Turn the heat up to medium-high and simmer until sauce reduces to 1/3 cup, about 3 to 5 minutes. Place two crabs on each of four plates. Drizzle with sauce and garnish with minced mint, basil and coriander leaves.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 421, UnsaturatedFat 5 grams, Carbohydrate 62 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 19 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 492 milligrams, Sugar 9 grams

Denise Smith
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I'm allergic to shellfish, so I couldn't try this recipe. But it looks delicious!


mugoya sharif
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crabs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Shirley Houston
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The crabs were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


Edwin kiirika
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I made this recipe for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the crabs and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again.


Lachlan Antcliff
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This was my first time cooking Thai food and it was a great experience! The crabs were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be trying more Thai recipes in the future.


Sharon Allen
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I'm not a fan of soft-shell crabs, but I made this recipe for my husband and he loved it. He said the crabs were crispy and the sauce was flavorful.


Soo Meer
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This recipe is definitely a winner! The crabs were crispy and flavorful, and the sauce was delicious. I will definitely be making this again.


Mamoon Ahmad
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I had some trouble finding soft-shell crabs, but I finally found them at a local seafood market. The recipe was easy to follow and the crabs turned out great!


Rebeka Sultana
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This recipe was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. The crabs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was very flavorful.


Mahfooz Ahmad
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I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I tried this recipe and was pleasantly surprised. The crabs were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I would definitely make this again.


anju giri
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This was my first time cooking soft-shell crabs and they turned out great! The recipe was easy to follow and the crabs were delicious.


Md. Zakir Hossain
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Loved this recipe! The crabs were perfectly cooked and the sauce was amazing. I served it with rice and it was a great meal.


Guns Ali
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This dish was easy to make and turned out delicious! The crabs were crispy and the sauce was flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.


Jabran Mirza
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I followed the recipe exactly and the crabs turned out great! Crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. The sauce was also very good, with a nice balance of sweet and sour.


Byamukama Ruger
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This recipe is a keeper! The crabs were cooked perfectly and the sauce was divine. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Sanjoy Barua
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I made this dish for a party and it was a hit! Everyone loved the soft-shell crabs and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Rajeen Stha
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Absolutely delicious! The crabs were crispy on the outside and tender on the inside, and the sauce was flavorful and aromatic. I served them with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a perfect meal.