Fried Soft Shell Crawfish

Recipe courtesy of Delcambre Market Consultant Chef John Reason. 

Photo credit: BayouWildTv

INGREDIENTS

• 1 lb (2-doz.) Louisiana Soft Shell Crawfish
• 1 c all-purpose flour
• 1 Tbsp Cajun Mais Palm seasoning blend
• ½ garlic powder
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 1 large egg
• 2 Tbsp whole milk
• Favorite condiment dipping sauce for serving

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat the fryer to 350 degrees.
2. Rinse soft shell crawfish and pat dry with a paper towel.
3. In a bowl, combine flour, seasonings, and salt & pepper.
4. In a separate bowl whisk the egg and milk.
5. In the third bowl, add breadcrumbs.
6. Dredge crawfish in flour mixture, then dip in egg wash, and dredge again in flour mixture..
7. Cook for a few minutes until crawfish float and are golden brown.
8. Serve as a garnish on your favorite seafood dish with favorite condiments for dipping as an appetizer.

NUTRITION

Serving Size: 6 soft shell crawfish   Servings: 4

Calories: 455

30g Fat (2g Saturated fat, 45mg Cholesterol.) 260mg Sodium.  24g Carbohydrates (2g Fiber, 0g Total sugar.) 30g Protein.

HEALTHY SWAPS

• Lower Fat: Air-fry crawfish on 350 degrees for 8 minutes, flipping once. 330 Calories. 5g Fat (1g Saturated fat, 45mg Cholesterol.) 1,210mg Sodium.  42g Carbohydrates (2g Fiber, 3g Total sugar.) 29g Protein.
• Lower Carbohydrate: Substitute whey protein isolate powder for flour. 375 calories. 30g fat (2g saturated fat, 49mg cholesterol.) 220mg sodium. 1g carbohydrates (<1g fiber, <1g sugar.) 36g protein.
• Lower Sodium: Use salt-free Cajun seasoning such as Cajun180 La Cajun Gold “No Salt.” Omit salt. Reduces sodium 220mg. 
• Dairy-free: Use nut milk. No significant change in macros. 
• Gluten-free: Use gluten-free flour. No significant change in macros.

Purchase soft shell crawfish here → https://louisianadirectseafoodshop.com/product/softshell-crawfish/