Almond Flour Crusted Soft-Shell Crabs

by S Fish October 09, 2017

A simple Almond Flour Soft Shell Crab recipe pan-fried in coconut oil and seasoned with oregano. A healthier version of a crab you can feel good about eating. 

Prep Time: 10 minutes 

Cook Time: 7 minutes 

Yield: 4 servings 

Ingredients

• 4 soft shell crabs 
• 1 large egg 
• 1 cup almond flour 
• 1 tsp oregano 
• salt & pepper to taste 
• coconut oil for frying  

How to Make It 

1. Place coconut oil in a frying pan and bring to a medium-high heat. 
2. Place the crabs between two paper towels and pat them very dry. Set aside while you prepare the other ingredients. 
3. Place egg in a bowl with 2 tablespoons of water. Whisk the egg wash until frothy. 
4. On a large plate, add the flour, oregano, salt and pepper. Sift the ingredients together to blend them well. 
5. Place a crab in the egg wash then immediately in the flour mixture. Coat both sides well then immediately place in the frying pan. Repeat for all crabs. 
6. Cook 2-3 minutes then carefully flip the crab with a tongs cooking another 1-2 minutes until lightly browned on both sides. 

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