Soft Shell Crabs

Ingredients

2 Tbsp. Golden Vegetable Base
1/8 tsp. ground cloves
½ tsp. white pepper
1 tsp. mustard seeds
2 tsp. celery seed
2 tsp. paprika
½ tsp. Garlic in Oil
½ tsp. Ginger Puree
2 Tbsp. cornstarch
2 cups flour
blended oil as needed
24 medium soft-shell crabs

Instructions

(yields 12 portions)

To prepare the seasoning mix, place all ingredients, except flour, oil and crabs, in a food processor and pulse until well mixed. Clean the crabs by removing their faces with a kitchen scissors and lifting up the pointed sides of their shells, and removing the gills. Sprinkle both sides with the seasoning mix. Dredge the seasoned crabs in flour, and sauté in the blended oil until golden brown on both sides (2-3 minutes per side). Serve immediately. Store extra seasoning, covered, in a cool dry place.