Beer batter softshell crabs

6 servings

Ingredients

Quantity Ingredient
12 Crabs, soft
12 ounces Beer; warm
1¼ cup Flour
2 teaspoons Salt
1 teaspoon Paprika
½ teaspoon Baking powder

Directions

Pour beer in mixing bowl, add flour then remainder of ingredients. Mix well. Prepare batter at least 1-½ hours before use as it will thicken standing. Dust crabs lightly in flour; dip singly in batter.

Deep-fry at 360 degrees for 2-5 minutes depending on size. Crabs should be golden brown. Drain and serve.

Source: THE CAPITOL newspaper, Annapolis Maryland Jun 85 Recipe date: 06/15/85

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