Deviled Soft-Shell Crabs With Dipping Sauce - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

Mix flour, cornmeal, chili powder, cayenne, cumin, ground coriander, and salt in shallow bowl.
Heat 2 inches of oil in deep fryer to 350 degrees.
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.
To make dipping sauce, mix last 12 ingredients in small bowl.