Fried Soft-Shell Crabs Benedict
Fried Soft-Shell Crabs Benedict might be just the morn meal you are searching for. This recipe serves 6. One serving contains 1315 calories, 29g of protein, and 74g of fat. This recipe covers 28% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up vinegar, vegetable oil, seasoned salt, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 40 minutes.
Instructions
Pour oil to depth of 3 inches into a Dutch oven; heat to 36
Whisk together evaporated milk, 1 egg, and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl.
Rinse crabs, pat dry, and sprinkle with seasoned salt. Dredge crabs in flour; dip in evaporated milk mixture, and dredge in flour again. Fry crabs, in 2 batches, in hot oil 2 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
Drain on a wire rack over paper towels. Keep warm.
Brush 1 side of each bread slice with butter.
Bake bread slices, buttered sides up, 5 minutes or until toasted.
Prepare hollandaise sauce mix according to package directions, omitting butter and using 1 cup milk and 1 Tbsp. lemon juice.
Pour water to depth of 2 inches into a large saucepan. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and maintain at a light simmer.
Add vinegar. Break remaining 6 eggs, and slip into water, 1 at a time, as close as possible to surface. Simmer 3 to 5 minutes or to desired degree of doneness.
Remove with a slotted spoon. Trim edges, if desired.
Top bread slices with arugula, fried crabs, poached eggs, and hollandaise sauce.
Sprinkle with chives and salt and pepper to taste.