Soft Shell Crab Sandwich Recipe
A crispy soft shell crab sandwich served on a toasted bun, topped with zesty aioli and fresh greens for a delightful coastal experience.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Sandwich Components
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 eyes.
- 2
Make the Battering Mixture
In a large bowl, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper. In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk.
- 3
Coat the Crabs
Dip each crab into the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour mixture, ensuring they are well-coated.
- 4
Fry the Crabs
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the crabs and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Toast the burger buns lightly. On the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by a fried soft shell crab. Top with tomato slices and a generous dollop of tartar sauce. Cover with the top half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the soft shell crab sandwiches warm and enjoy!
