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  • Crab Stuffed Jalapeno Fritters

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    Ingredients

    • 12 lrg jalapenos
    • 4 ounce crabmeat well liquid removed
    • 1/3 c. chopped red onion
    • 1/4 c. chopped green bell pepper
    • 1/4 c. mayonnaise
    • 1/2 c. all purpose flour
    • 3/4 c. Mexican beer Corn oil (for deep frying) All purpose flour
    • 1/2 x avocado peeled, diced
    • 1/2 c. mild salsa liquid removed
    • 1 Tbsp. mayonnaise

    Directions

    1. Starting just below stem, cut chilies lengthwise in half, leaving stems attached. Seed chilies. Place chilies in heavy medium saucepan. Cover with cool water and bring to simmer. Drain. Repeat process. Dry chilies.
    2. Combine crab, onion, bell pepper and mayonnaise in small bowl. Season with salt and pepper. Fill chili cavities with crab mix. Press chili
    3. halves together to compress filling. (Can be prepared 4 hrs ahead.
    4. Cover and chill.)
    5. Place 1/2 c. flour in bowl. Gradually whisk in beer. Let stand 30 min.
    6. Heat oil in heavy deep pot to 375F. Whisk batter to smooth. Dredge jalapenos in flour. Holding stem end, dip into batter to coat completely and deep-fry in batches till golden, about 3 min. Using slotted spoon, transfer jalapenos to paper towels and drain. Combine avocado, salsa and mayonnaise in small bowl. Season to taste. Arrange chilies on platter. Garnish with salsa.
    7. Makes 12.

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