1 quart peanut oil
8 ounces all-purpose flour
2 ounces cornstarch
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon ground fennel
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup club soda
4 egg whites, beaten until foamy
8 small soft shell crabs, cleaned
Corn Relish, recipe follows
Roasted Red Pepper Sauce, recipe follows
2 cups mixed field greens, for garnish
2 ears corn, husked and silk removed
2 tablespoons olive oil
3 ounces asparagus, sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
4 ounces mushrooms, sliced
1/4 cup diced red pepper
1 small jalapeno, diced, without seeds
1 green onion, thinly sliced
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
3 tablespoons cider vinegar
1/2 tablespoon dry mustard
Dash hot pepper sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup roasted red pepper puree
4 shallots, diced
4 ounces cider vinegar
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 ounces lemon juice
8 ounces unsalted butter, cubed
Salt, to taste