Title: Beer batter softshell crabs
 Categories: Seafood
      Yield: 6 Servings
 
     12    Crabs, soft
     12 oz Beer; warm
  1 1/4 c  Flour
      2 ts Salt
      1 ts Paprika
    1/2 ts Baking powder
 
  Pour beer in mixing bowl, add flour then remainder of ingredients. Mix
  well. Prepare batter at least 1-1/2 hours before use as it will
  thicken standing. Dust crabs lightly in flour; dip singly in batter.
  Deep-fry at 360 degrees for 2-5 minutes depending on size. Crabs
  should be golden brown. Drain and serve.