Fried Cooter (Soft-Shell Turtle)
🕒 Cook Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Prep Time: 10 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 20 minutes
Description: Dive into the savory delights of Fried Cooter, a delectable dish featuring soft-shell turtle, perfectly seasoned and fried to crispy perfection. Share the joy with this recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
Recipe Category: Meat
Keywords: Low Protein, < 30 Mins, Deep Fried, Stove Top
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 131.1
- Fat Content: 5.6g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.5g
- Cholesterol Content: 108.4mg
- Sodium Content: 699.3mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 13g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 0.2g
- Protein Content: 5.4g
Ingredients:
- 2 soft-shell turtles
- 1/2 cup vinegar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup milk
- 5 eggs, separated
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups oil for frying
- 1/8 teaspoon salt (for batter)
- Salt (for seasoning)
Instructions:
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Prepare Turtle: In a pot, combine the soft-shell turtle, vinegar, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover with water and simmer for 1 hour or until tender. Once cooked, drain the turtle pieces and set them aside.
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Prepare Batter: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, milk, egg yolks, olive oil, and 1/8 teaspoon of salt. Mix the ingredients until well incorporated.
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Whip Egg Whites: In a separate bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form. Carefully fold the whipped egg whites into the batter until evenly combined.
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Fry Turtle: Heat the frying oil in a deep pan or fryer to 375°F (190°C). Dip the cooked turtle pieces into the prepared batter, ensuring they are evenly coated.
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Fry Until Golden Brown: Carefully place the battered turtle pieces into the hot oil and fry until golden brown and crispy, approximately 3-4 minutes per side. Ensure the oil is hot enough to achieve a crisp texture while cooking the turtle thoroughly.
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Drain and Serve: Once fried to perfection, remove the fried turtle pieces from the oil and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil. Season with additional salt if desired.
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Serve Hot: Serve the Fried Cooter (Soft-Shell Turtle) immediately while still hot and crispy. Pair it with your favorite dipping sauce or enjoy it as is for a deliciously satisfying meal.
Enjoy your crispy Fried Cooter delicacy straight from the stove! 🐢🍴
