Deviled Soft-Shell Crabs With Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons cornmeal
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon ground coriander
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• vegetable oil (for deep frying)
• 4 large soft shelled crabs, cleaned (about 5-6 oz. each)
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• 2 tablespoons canned green chilies
• 1 tablespoon minced scallion
• 2 teaspoons lime juice
• grated lime zest
• 1/8 teaspoon cumin
• 1/8 teaspoon chili powder
• 1/8 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• salt, to taste

Directions

1. 1

   Mix flour, cornmeal, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, ground coriander, and salt in shallow bowl.

2. 2

   Heat 2 inches of oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees.

3. 3

   Coat crabs thoroughly with flour mixture and fry 2 at a time, turning once, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Drip and serve hot with dipping sauce.

4. 4

   To make dipping sauce, mix last 12 ingredients in small bowl.