Soft Shell Crab Platter Recipe
Fried 2 soft shell crabs served with fries and one side.
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Ingredients
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Soft Shell Crab Platter Ingredients
Method
Cooking Directions
- 1
Prepare the Soft Shell Crabs
Rinse the soft shell crabs under cold water and pat dry with paper towels. Remove any gills and innards if necessary.
- 2
Make the Batter
In a bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk the egg and milk together.
- 3
Coat the Crabs
Dip each crab first into the egg mixture, then coat with the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-covered.
- 4
Fry the Crabs
Heat the vegetable oil in a deep frying pan over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the crabs and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown.
- 5
Cook the Fries
While the crabs are frying, prepare the frozen French fries according to package instructions.
- 6
