Soft Shell Crab Sandwich Recipe
A delicious sandwich featuring soft shell crab.
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Ingredients
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Soft Shell Crab Sandwich Ingredients
Method
Instructions for Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
- 1
Prepare the Crabs
Clean the soft shell crabs under cold running water. Remove the lungs and any other inedible parts. Pat them dry with paper towels.
- 2
- 3
Bread the Crabs
Dip each crab first into the egg mixture, allowing the excess to drip off. Then coat thoroughly in the flour mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
- 4
Fry the Crabs
In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the breaded crabs and fry for about 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy. Remove and drain on paper towels.
- 5
Assemble the Sandwich
Toast the burger buns if desired. Spread tartar sauce on the bottom half of each bun, place a lettuce leaf, followed by the fried soft shell crab, a slice of tomato, and more tartar sauce on top. Cover with the top half of the bun.
- 6
Serve
Serve the sandwich immediately while hot, with extra tartar sauce on the side if desired.