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Vietnamese Stir-Fried Crabs

Vietnamese Stir-Fried Crabs is built on All Purpose Flour Seasoned, Butter, Olive Oil, Garlic, and Hot Pepper Flakes. Scale it up or down for the number of people at the table.

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Vietnamese Stir-Fried Crabs

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    Title: Mama Lan’s Vietnamese Stir-Fried Crabs

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    Categories: Vietnamese, Seafood, Ceideburg 2

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    Dredge the crabs in the seasoned flour.

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    In a large skillet heat oil to a depth of 1/2 inch.

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    Add the top shells and fry over fairly high heat, turning, until crispy on both sides.

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    Remove to paper towels to drain.

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    Discard the cooking oil.

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    Return the pan to medium heat and add the butter and olive oil. when the butter melts, add the lemongrass, garlic and pepper flakes and saute for about 30 seconds.

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    Add the crab halves and sprinkle with the salt and sugar. Stir well.

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    Add the ginger, green onions and serrano chiles.

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    Cook, stirring often for 3 to 4 minutes.

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    Place the crab tops, hollow side up, on a platter.

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    Tuck the crab pieces in the shells.

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    Pour all of the pan juices over the stuffed shells.

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    Serve at once, with steamed jasmine rice and plenty of napkins for messy hands.

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