Ingredients
- Handy Soft Crab (Jumbo or Prime), Thawed
Tomato Relish
- 12 Cherry Tomatoes
- 1 TBS Olive Oil
- 1 TSP Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/8 TSP Parsley - Fresh
- 1/8 TSP Thyme - Fresh
- Dash - Sea Salt & Black Pepper
Tempura Batter (enough for 6-8 crabs)
- 1 Cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup + 3 TBSP Cold Tap Water
- 1 Egg
- Combine flour, 1 cup water, and egg together in a small bowl with whisk…do not over-mix
- Add 1 TBSP of water at a time to achieve desired thickness of batter (it should cling loosely to the crab)
- Thaw soft crab & pat dry with a paper towel
- Dredge crab in flour and shake off excess
- Dip in batter, allow excess to drip off
- Place into hot oil – 350°F degrees (in a deep fryer / shallow sauté pan)
- Cook until golden brown and crispy – cooking times will vary depending upon size of crab
- Place on wire rack or paper towel-lined tray for one minute
- Quarter crab – set aside
- Cut tomatoes in half lengthwise
- Toss with remaining ingredients and let marinate at room temperature for at least 30 minutes
- Place crab quarters on appetizer dish
- Spoon tomato relish around crab and drizzle remaining marinade over all
- Serve with herbed mayo for dipping
