Petite Fried Soft Shell Crabs Recipe
Platter or (1/2) or (1/4)
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Ingredients
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Ingredients for Petite Fried Soft Shell Crabs
Method
Cooking Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Crabs
Rinse the soft shell crabs gently under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
Make the Dredging Mixture
In a shallow bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder.
- 3
Soak in Buttermilk
Dip each crab into the buttermilk, allowing any excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture until evenly coated.
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a large skillet or deep fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
Fry the Crabs
Carefully add the crabs to the hot oil, frying them in batches if necessary. Cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Drain and Serve
Remove the crabs from the oil and drain on paper towels. Serve hot with lemon wedges on the side.
