Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLil RaysSoft Shell Crab Recipe

Soft Shell Crab Recipe

Inspired by Lil Rays
Time30m
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Crab Preparation

Method

Crab Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Crabs

    Rinse the soft shell crabs under cold water to remove any sand or debris. Pat them dry with paper towels.

  2. 2

    Season the Crabs

    Sprinkle salt and black pepper evenly over both sides of the crabs.

  3. 3

    Coat the Crabs

    In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour and cornmeal together. Dredge each crab in the mixture, ensuring they are well coated.

Frying

  1. 4

    Heat the Oil

    In a large skillet or frying pan, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it shimmers.

  2. 5

    Fry the Crabs

    Carefully place the coated crabs in the hot oil, frying them in batches if necessary. Cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.

  3. 6

    Drain Excess Oil

    Once cooked, remove the crabs from the oil and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess oil.

  4. 7

    Serve

    Garnish with fresh parsley and serve immediately with lemon wedges on the side.

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