Fried Soft-Shell Crab Recipe

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Pour oil to a depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 360º. Whisk together milk, egg, and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl.
Rinse crabs, and pat dry. Sprinkle crabs with seasoned salt. Dredge crabs in flour; dip in milk mixture, and dredge in flour again. Fry crabs, in batches, in hot oil 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Drain on a wire rack over paper towels.
Fried Shrimp: Substitute 2 lb. peeled, large raw shrimp with tails (21/25 count) for soft-shell crab. Prepare recipe as directed, heating oil to 325º and frying shrimp, in batches, 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown. Prep: 20 min., Fry: 3 min. per batch.
Fried Grouper: Substitute 2 lb. grouper, cut into 2-inch fillets, for soft-shell crab. Prepare recipe as directed, heating oil to 350º and frying grouper, in batches, 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Prep: 10 min., Fry: 6 min. per batch.
Fried Oysters: Substitute 2 pt. fresh oysters, drained, for soft-shell crab. Prepare recipe as directed, frying oysters, in batches, 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately. Prep: 10 min., Fry: 2 min. per batch.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	1459.58 Kcal (6111 kJ)
Calories from fat	281.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	31.28g	48%
Cholesterol	282.78mg	94%
Sodium	17028.99mg	710%
Potassium	3354.88mg	71%
Total Carbs	230.65g	77%
Dietary Fiber	5.63g	23%
Protein	71.51g	143%
Vitamin C	0.6mg	1%
Iron	32.5mg	181%
Calcium	1335.7mg	134%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	58.64 Kcal (246 kJ)
Calories from fat	11.31 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	1.26g	48%
Cholesterol	11.36mg	94%
Sodium	684.21mg	710%
Potassium	134.8mg	71%
Total Carbs	9.27g	77%
Dietary Fiber	0.23g	23%
Protein	2.87g	143%
Iron	1.3mg	181%
Calcium	53.7mg	134%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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