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Butter Garlic Crabs and Crispy Suahe | Judy Ann's Kitchen

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Butter Garlic Crabs are a beloved dish along the coasts of the United States, where fresh seafood is abundant. This dish celebrates the sweet, succulent meat of crabs, enhanced by the richness of butter and the aromatic punch of garlic. It's often enjoyed during special occasions and gatherings, making it a popular choice for date nights and weekend feasts. Variations exist across different regions, with some adding spices or herbs to create unique flavors.

Ingredients

  • crabs
  • butter
  • garlic
  • parsley
  • lemon
  • black pepper
  • salt
  • red pepper flakes

Instructions

  1. 1Steam crabs until bright red, about 15-20 minutes.
  2. 2Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3Add minced garlic to the skillet and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
  4. 4Stir in red pepper flakes and black pepper to taste.
  5. 5Add the steamed crabs to the skillet, tossing to coat in the garlic butter.
  6. 6Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the crabs and mix well.
  7. 7Sprinkle chopped parsley over the crabs for garnish.
  8. 8Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Ingredient Alternatives

butter

Healthier: olive oil

Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil provides a healthier fat option.

crabs

Cheaper: shrimp

Shrimp is often more affordable and readily available.

Techniques

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Equipment

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Also Known As

Garlic Butter CrabCrab with Garlic Butter

Ingredients

  • 500g suahe (small shrimp)
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp paprika
  • 1 cup cold water
  • Oil for deep frying

Instructions

  1. 1Rinse the suahe under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
  2. 2In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, baking powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. 3Gradually add cold water to the dry ingredients, whisking until you have a smooth batter.
  4. 4Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5Dip each shrimp into the batter, allowing excess to drip off.
  6. 6Carefully place the battered shrimp into the hot oil, frying in batches to avoid overcrowding.
  7. 7Fry the shrimp for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  8. 8Remove the shrimp with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
  9. 9Serve hot with your choice of dipping sauce.

Equipment

Deep frying panMixing bowlWhiskSlotted spoonPaper towels

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