Deep Fried Soft-Shell Crab With Aioli and a Watercress Salad

Deep fried soft-shell crabs in a light beer batter served with homemade saffron aioli and a spicy watercress salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 713.6 kcals 2854.4 kcals
Carbohydrates 47.6 grams 190.4 grams
Fat 44.6 grams 178.2 grams
Protein 28.1 grams 112.5 grams
Cook Time
60 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients
15
g
Yeast
fresh
0.25
tsp
CondimentsSauces
Dairy
2
piece
Egg Yolks
free-range
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon Juice
juice only
GrainsCereals
Liquids
200
ml
1
piece
Lime Juice
juice only
250
ml
NutsSeeds
0.25
tsp
4
tbsp
Coriander
chopped
1
tsp
Salt
for seasoning
6
clove
Garlic
cut in half
0.5
tsp
Saffron
soaked in 25ml hot water
0.5
bunch
OilsFats
Seafood
Vegetables
2
bunch
2
handful
2
piece
Red Chillies
finely chopped
2
piece
Green Chillies
finely chopped

Steps

  • Whisk yeast, sugar, salt, beer, vinegar, coriander, and lime juice in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Add flour, whisk until combined, and let the batter rest for one hour.
  • Preheat a deep fat fryer to 190°C.
  • Dip crabs in batter and fry for 3-4 minutes until golden and crisp.
  • Drain crabs on kitchen paper and season with salt.
  • Boil garlic in white wine for a few minutes then drain.
  • Process egg yolks, vinegar, mustard, and salt while gradually adding olive oil to emulsify.
  • Add saffron, garlic, and lemon juice to the aioli and blend.
  • Toss watercress, mint, and pea shoots in a bowl.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a wok and fry the chillies for two minutes.
  • Serve crabs topped with fried chillies alongside the salad and aioli.