Fried Soft-Shell Crab Poboys (Emeril Lagasse) Recipe

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Fried Soft-Shell Crab Poboys (Emeril Lagasse)
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  1. Preheat the oil in a large saucepan or deep fryer to 360 degrees F.
  2. Rinse crabs and pat dry. Combine the flour with the Essence, salt and ground black pepper and stir to combine well. Lightly dredge each crab in the seasoned flour, making sure that the crabs are completely coated.
  3. Using tongs, gently lower the crabs (in batches if necessary) completely into the oil and fry until golden brown, about 2 to 3 minutes. Turn the crabs over and fry an additional 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden brown and crispy all over. Be careful - crabs will splatter as they are cooking! Carefully transfer crabs to paper-lined plates to drain briefly before assembling poboys. Sprinkle with Essence when still hot.
  4. Using a spatula, lightly coat both of the cut sides of the French bread with some of the mayonnaise. Place two of the fried soft shell crabs onto one side of the bread, and top with shredded lettuce and tomato slices. Top with the other half of the bread and serve immediately.
  5. Essence (Emeril's Creole Seasoning):
  6. 2 1/2 tablespoons paprika
  7. 2 tablespoons salt
  8. 2 tablespoons garlic powder
  9. 1 tablespoon black pepper
  10. 1 tablespoon onion powder
  11. 1 tablespoon cayenne pepper
  12. 1 tablespoon dried leaf oregano
  13. 1 tablespoon dried thyme
  14. Combine all ingredients thoroughly and store in an airtight jar or container.
  15. Yield: about 2/3 cup
  16. Recipe from New New Orleans Cooking , by Emeril Lagasse and Jessie Tirsch. Published by William and Morrow, 1993.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 723.98 Kcal (3031 kJ)
Calories from fat 266.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29.65g 46%
Cholesterol 41.07mg 14%
Sodium 4537.47mg 189%
Potassium 1206.53mg 26%
Total Carbs 91.26g 30%
Sugars 3.2g 13%
Dietary Fiber 2.91g 12%
Protein 26.29g 53%
Vitamin C 3.1mg 5%
Iron 10.5mg 58%
Calcium 244.7mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 80.06 Kcal (335 kJ)
Calories from fat 29.51 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.28g 46%
Cholesterol 4.54mg 14%
Sodium 501.74mg 189%
Potassium 133.41mg 26%
Total Carbs 10.09g 30%
Sugars 0.35g 13%
Dietary Fiber 0.32g 12%
Protein 2.91g 53%
Vitamin C 0.3mg 5%
Iron 1.2mg 58%
Calcium 27.1mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 16.4
    Points
  • 20
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • sugar free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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