Soft Shell Crab Sandwich Recipe
fried- legs, claws, & all / lettuce / tomato / remoulade
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Ingredients
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Soft Shell Crab Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Crabs
Rinse the soft shell crabs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the gills and the eyes if not already done.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. Mix well.
- 3
Dredge the Crabs
Dip each crab into the buttermilk, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour mixture until well coated.
- 4
Fry the Crabs
Heat the vegetable oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Fry the crabs for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
On each burger bun, place a lettuce leaf, a fried soft shell crab, a slice of tomato, and a generous dollop of remoulade sauce. Top with the other half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the sandwiches immediately while hot and crispy.
