It looks like you’re asking about Salted Fried Crab Legs (often a seafood restaurant favorite). Here’s a simple, flavorful recipe to make them at home:
Salted Fried Crab Legs
Ingredients (serves 2–3):
- 500g crab legs (pre-cooked or fresh)
- ½ cup all-purpose flour or cornstarch
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika (optional)
- Oil for deep frying (vegetable or canola)
- Optional garnish: chopped green onions, chili flakes, or lemon wedges
Instructions:
- Prep crab legs:
- If frozen, thaw completely. Pat dry to remove excess moisture.
- Optional: Crack the shell slightly with a knife to allow seasoning to penetrate.
- Season and coat:
- In a bowl, mix flour (or cornstarch), salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Lightly coat crab legs in the mixture. Shake off excess.
- Heat oil:
- In a deep skillet or wok, heat oil to 180°C (350°F). Enough to submerge at least half of the crab legs.
- Fry crab legs:
- Fry in batches for 3–4 minutes until crispy and golden. Be careful not to overcook, as crab is already cooked and will become tough if fried too long.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels.
- Serve:
- Sprinkle with additional salt or chili flakes. Garnish with green onions or serve with lemon wedges.
Optional flavor twists:
- Toss fried crab legs with minced garlic, butter, and chili for a garlic chili version.
- Serve with a dipping sauce like mayo-sriracha or sweet chili.
If you want, I can also give a stir-fried butter garlic crab legs recipe that’s richer and more restaurant-style.
Do you want me to do that buttery version too?
