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Soft-Shell Crabs with Oyster Sauce and White Asparagus Recipe

Soft-Shell Crabs with Oyster Sauce and White Asparagus Recipe

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Soft-Shell Crabs with Oyster Sauce and White Asparagus

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 lb white asparagus, peeled
2 tbsp vegetable oil, plus more for frying
8 medium soft-shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry
salt and freshly ground pepper
cornstarch , for dredging
4 large shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 cup white wine , preferably gruner veltliner
1/4 cup oyster sauce
1 tbsp fresh lime juice
2 tbsp chopped cilantro

Directions:

Preheat the oven to 300°. Cook the asparagus in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until tender, about 8 minutes, then drain thoroughly.
In a large skillet, heat 1/2 inch of oil until shimmering. Season the crabs with salt and pepper and dredge in the cornstarch. Add 4 of the crabs to the skillet and fry over moderately high heat until very crunchy, about 4 minutes for the first side and 3 minutes for the second. Transfer to a heatproof plate and keep warm in the oven. Fry the remaining crabs, then keep them warm in the oven while making the sauce.
In a large skillet, heat the 2 tablespoons of oil. Add the shallots and cook over moderately high heat until lightly browned, about 2 minutes. Add the wine and cook until reduced by about half, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the oyster sauce and simmer until slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Add the asparagus and lime juice; toss to coat. Transfer the asparagus and sauce to 4 dinner plates. Top with the crabs and cilantro and serve at once.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	416.79 Kcal (1745 kJ)
Calories from fat	76.42 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.49g	13%
Cholesterol	29.52mg	10%
Sodium	4263.22mg	178%
Potassium	1797.51mg	38%
Total Carbs	65.76g	22%
Sugars	14.64g	59%
Dietary Fiber	7.07g	28%
Protein	21.93g	44%
Vitamin C	20.4mg	34%
Iron	11.2mg	62%
Calcium	292.3mg	29%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	39.32 Kcal (165 kJ)
Calories from fat	7.21 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.8g	13%
Cholesterol	2.78mg	10%
Sodium	402.15mg	178%
Potassium	169.56mg	38%
Total Carbs	6.2g	22%
Sugars	1.38g	59%
Dietary Fiber	0.67g	28%
Protein	2.07g	44%
Vitamin C	1.9mg	34%
Iron	1.1mg	62%
Calcium	27.6mg	29%

* 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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