Maryland Softshell Crabs with Beer Batter
Ingredients:
1 cup unbleached white flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 egg
2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 cup beer
12 medium softshell crabs
oil for frying
Directions:
In a small mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, egg and Old Bay and mix well. Add beer, mix and let batter stand at room temperature for 2 to 3 hours. Heat the cooking oil to 375 degrees in a wok or heavy skillet at least 10 inches in diameter.
Dip crabs in batter and fry three crabs at once, dropping them into the oil one at a time. With tongs or slotted spoon, remove crabs and drain them on paper towels.
Serves 4.
