Soft Shell Crabs Amandine

Here's a recipe from Antione's. It is featured on their COOLinary menu.

3 cups sliced toasted almonds

1 1/2 cups butter

1 1/2 cups half-and-half

3 whole eggs

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon ground white pepper

1 dozen soft shell crabs, cleaned

Flour

Heat deep fryer to 350℉.

Sauté the almonds in the butter until they become golden brown. Keep warm.

Make a batter by combining the half-and-half, eggs, salt and pepper. Dredge the crabs in flour, then into the batter then back into the flour again. Fry until golden brown and completely cooked.

Drain the crabs on paper towels and serve topped with the almonds and butter.

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