Jul 14 2026
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Soft Shell Crab Basket Recipe

Inspired by Crab Du Jour Cajun Seafood & Bar
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Crab Preparation

Frying

Serving

Method

Crab Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Crabs

    Rinse the soft shell crabs under cold water. Remove the gills and any other inedible parts. Pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, Old Bay seasoning, salt, and black pepper.

  3. 3

    Prepare the Egg Mixture

    In another bowl, whisk the eggs and milk together until fully combined.

Frying

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large, deep pot or heavy skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).

  2. 5

    Bread the Crabs

    Dip each cleaned soft shell crab into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off. Then, dredge the crab in the flour mixture until well coated.

  3. 6

    Fry the Crabs

    Carefully place the breaded crabs into the hot oil, frying them in batches if necessary. Fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

  4. 7

    Drain the Crabs

    Remove the crabs from the oil and place them on a plate lined with paper towels to drain excess oil.

Serving

  1. 8

    Plate the Crabs

    Arrange the fried soft shell crabs on a serving platter.

  2. 9

    Garnish

    Serve with lemon wedges and tartar sauce on the side for dipping.

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