Soft Shell Crabs Recipe

Cooking Directions

1. 1

   Prepare the Crabs

   Rinse the soft shell crabs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels.

2. 2

   Prepare the Breading

   In a shallow bowl, combine all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.

3. 3

   Prepare the Egg Mixture

   In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and milk until well blended.

4. 4

   Dredge the Crabs

   Dip each crab first into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then dredge in the flour and cornmeal mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.

5. 5

   Heat the Oil

   In a large skillet, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until hot but not smoking.

6. 6

   Fry the Crabs

   Carefully place the breaded crabs in the hot oil, frying them for about 3-4 minutes on each side or until golden brown and crispy.

7. 7

   Drain and Serve

   Remove the crabs from the skillet and let them drain on paper towels. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.