Coconut-Crusted Soft-Shell Crab With Mango Chutney

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
The crabs are sautéed first to crisp them, then broiled to brown the coconut topping. Serve over jasmine rice.
== Ingredients ==
* 2 cups chopped peeled ripe mango
* 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
* 1/2 cup water
* 1/4 cup dried currants
* 1/4 cup cider vinegar
* 3 tablespoons sugar
* 2 tablespoons chopped crystalized ginger
* 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
* 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
* 4 teaspoons vegetable oil, divided
* 8 (3-ounce) soft-shell crabs, cleaned
* 1/2 cup flaked sweetened coconut, toasted
* 2 tablespoons brown mustard seeds
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1 large egg white, lightly beaten
* Cooking spray
== Directions ==
# Combine first 9 ingredients in a medium skillet over medium-high heat.
# Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 15 minutes or until thick.
# Set mango chutney aside.
# Preheat broiler.
# Heat 2 teaspoons oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
# Place 4 crabs in pan, top sides down; cook 2 minutes on each side, gently pressing body and legs against pan.
# Place sautéed crabs, top sides up, on a baking sheet.
# Repeat procedure with 2 teaspoon oil and remaining crabs.
# Combine coconut, mustard seeds, salt, and egg white.
# Divide evenly, and press coconut mixture on top of crabs, leaving a 1/8-inch margin around edges of shells.
# Lightly spray crabs with cooking spray.
# Place baking sheet 8 inches away from broiler; broil 5 minutes or until coconut mixture is browned and crisp.
Yield: 4 servings (serving size: 2 crabs and 1/4 cup mango chutney)
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