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Super-Seed Crusted Oven-Fried Soft-Shell Crab is a gourmet dish topped with caviar, served on a bed of fresh spinach and thinly sliced vegetables, all tossed in a tangy Pickl-y Lemon Crème Fraîche Dressing.

GLUTEN-FREE/KETO/LOW CARB/OVO-PESCATARIAN

Here's the deal: this dish isn’t fried, and it’s definitely not chicken! But it gives you that same satisfying crunch you’d expect from a bucket of fried chicken—without the guilt. We’re using soft-shell crabs here, which are encrusted in a heart-healthy super-seed crust and baked in the oven instead of deep-fried. A touch of caviar adds a luxurious, salty kick, while a simple salad serves as the perfect base.

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Soft-shell crabs are harvested during their molting season, from April to mid-September. These crabs are packed with nutrients—91% protein and 9% fat, with zero carbs—making them an ideal choice for those following a keto or low-carb diet.

Fried Chicken of the Sea

Total Time: 20 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 4
Allergens: Eggs, sesame seeds, shellfish, tree nuts

Ingredients

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CRAB

4 pieces of soft-shelled crab, cleaned
½ teaspoon of salt
2 tablespoons of gluten-free flour OR cornstarch
2 egg whites, beaten
1 tablespoon each of almond flour, coconut flour, ground flax seeds, hemp hearts, and sesame seeds
¼ cup of olive oil, for frying
4 teaspoons of crème fraîche dressing (see below)
4 teaspoons of caviar

DRESSING

½ cup of crème fraîche
1 tablespoon of lemon juice
1 tablespoon of pickle juice
1 tablespoon of chives, minced
4 teaspoon of salt

SALAD

5 oz of baby spinach
½ of a carrot, peeled, then sliced into matchsticks
¼ of an English cucumber, thinly sliced
2 radishes, thinly sliced
1 hass avocado, de-seeded, peeled, then sliced
1 teaspoon of hemp hearts

Steps

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Gather all your salad ingredients. Prep your veggies and store them in the fridge until you're ready to assemble the dish.

Mix all the dressing ingredients in a small bowl and refrigerate until you're ready to use it. This will help the flavors meld together beautifully.
Pat the crabs dry with paper towels, sprinkle with salt, and set them aside. Removing excess moisture ensures a crispy crust.