Fried Soft Shell Crab Po Boy Recipe
Two juicy deep fried soft shell crab, lettuce, pickle, tomato and spicy mayo, with a choice of fries.
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Ingredients
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Soft Shell Crab
Sandwich Assembly
Sides
Method
Preparing the Soft Shell Crabs
- 1
Clean the Soft Shell Crabs
Rinse the soft shell crabs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the gills and any other inedible parts.
- 2
Prepare the Breading
In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- 3
Prepare the Egg Mixture
In another bowl, whisk together the eggs and buttermilk until well combined.
Frying the Soft Shell Crabs
- 4
Heat the Oil
In a deep frying pan or fryer, heat the vegetable oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
- 5
- 6
Fry the Crabs
Carefully lower the breaded crabs into the hot oil. Fry them for about 3-4 minutes on each side until they are golden brown and crispy.
- 7
Drain the Crabs
Remove the crabs from the oil and let them drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.
Assembling the Po Boy
- 8
Prepare the Rolls
Slice the French rolls or hoagie buns lengthwise but do not cut all the way through.
- 9
Add the Toppings
Spread a generous amount of spicy mayo on the inside of each roll. Layer with shredded lettuce, sliced tomatoes, and pickles.
- 10
Add the Soft Shell Crabs
Place one fried soft shell crab into each roll on top of the toppings.
- 11
Serve with Sides
Serve the Po Boys alongside a side of French fries.
