Tempura Soft Shell Crabs
Sweet, delicate soft shell crabs are coated in a light, crisp tempura batter — a delicious contrast of textures that lets the crab's briny, ocean flavor shine through. Tender and satisfying in every bite, it's a dish that feels indulgent, reminiscent of lazy summers on the shore.
Endlessly versatile, these Tempura Soft Shell Crabs make a lovely light lunch, an elegant appetizer, or the centerpiece of an al fresco dinner. Simply bake and serve for an effortless dish that looks and tastes like it took all day. Pair it with our Sweet Corn Hush Puppies and Vegetable Potato Medley for a complete coastal feast.
Each order of Tempura Soft Shell Crabs includes eight prime size crabs, 4.5"-5", serves 8 as an appetizer, 4 as an entree.
Preparation
Pan Fry:
Keep frozen until ready to use.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place crabs on a greased baking sheet. Place on the middle rack and bake from frozen for 14-16 minutes, turning once halfway through, and heated throughout. Cooking from thawed is not recommended.
Oven:
Keep frozen until ready to use.
Cook in 1/8"- 1/4" oil in pan over medium-low heat. Cook from frozen for 6-8 minutes turning once halfway through, or until crab reaches 145°F and heated throughout.
Ingredients
Soft Shell Crabs, Batter (Water, Unbleached Wheat Flour, Wheat Starch, Rice Flour, Maize Flour, Raising Agent [Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate], Salt, Guar Gum) Pre-Dust (Modified Tapioca Starch, Tapioca Starch, Salt).
Contains: Crustacean Shellfish (Soft Shell Crabs), Wheat.