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Crabby Jalapeno Fritters
12 large jalapenos
4 ounces crabmeat, well drained
1/3 cup minced red onion
1/4 cup minced green bell pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup all purpose flour
3/4 cup Mexican beer
Corn oil (for deep frying)
1/2 avocado, peeled, diced
1/2 cup mild salsa, drained
1 tablespoon mayonnaise
Additional flour for dredging jalapenos
Leaving stems attached, cut chiles lengthwise in half. Seed.
In heavy medium saucepan, cover chiles with cold water and bring to simmer.
Drain. Repeat process. Dry chiles.
Combine crab, onion, bell pepper, and mayonnaise in small bowl. Season with
salt and pepper. Fill chiles with crab mixture. Press chile halves together.
(Can be prepared 4 hours ahead. Cover. Chill.)
Place 1/2 cup flour in bowl. Gradually whisk in beer. Let stand 30 minutes.
Heat oil in heavy deep pot to 375 degrees F.
Whisk batter to smooth. Dredge chilies in flour. Dip in batter to coat completely
and deep fry until golden brown, about 3 minute. Drain on paper towels
Combine avocado, salsa, mayonnaise in small bowl. Season to taste. Place
chiles on platter. Garnish with salsa.
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