Fried Stuffed Soft-Shell Crabs Recipe

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Fried Stuffed Soft-Shell Crabs
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Directions:

  1. Drain crabmeat, removing any bits of shell.
  2. Stir together 1 egg, 1/4 cup breadcrumbs, celery, and next 8 ingredients. Fold in crabmeat. Set aside.
  3. Whisk together remaining 2 eggs and 1/2 cup water. Set aside.
  4. Stir together remaining 3 cups breadcrumbs, 1 tablespoon thyme, 1 tablespoon oregano, and next 3 ingredients. Set aside.
  5. Remove spongy substance (gills) from under tapering points on both sides of back shells of crabs. Place crabs on their backs, and remove the small piece at lower part of shell that terminates in a point (the apron). Cut a pocket in back end of each crab. Wash crabs thoroughly; drain well.
  6. Stuff about 2 tablespoons crabmeat mixture into crab cavities. Dredge crabs in flour. Dip in egg mixture; coat with crumb mixture.
  7. Pour oil to a depth of 5 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 350°. Fry crabs 2 minutes on each side or until golden; drain. Serve with Red Pepper-Garlic Sauce.
  8. For crab cakes, shape crabmeat stuffing mixture into 8 patties. Pour oil to depth of 1/2 inch into a large heavy skillet. Fry cakes in hot oil over medium-high heat 1 to 2 minutes on each side.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 3337.72 Kcal (13974 kJ)
Calories from fat 756.61 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 84.07g 129%
Cholesterol 687.67mg 229%
Sodium 22008.87mg 917%
Potassium 5130.2mg 109%
Total Carbs 468.88g 156%
Sugars 21.08g 84%
Dietary Fiber 24.23g 97%
Protein 168.81g 338%
Vitamin C 37.7mg 63%
Vitamin A 0.7mg 25%
Iron 64.2mg 356%
Calcium 1470.2mg 147%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 70.62 Kcal (296 kJ)
Calories from fat 16.01 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.78g 129%
Cholesterol 14.55mg 229%
Sodium 465.68mg 917%
Potassium 108.55mg 109%
Total Carbs 9.92g 156%
Sugars 0.45g 84%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 97%
Protein 3.57g 338%
Vitamin C 0.8mg 63%
Iron 1.4mg 356%
Calcium 31.1mg 147%

* 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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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 73
    Points
  • 86
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • low fat,
  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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