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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Directions
- 1
Prepare the Crabs
Rinse the soft shell crabs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the gills and the eyes if necessary.
- 2
Make the Breading
In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Coat the Crabs
Dip each crab into the egg mixture, allowing any excess to drip off. Then, dredge them in the flour mixture, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- 5
Griddle the Crabs
In a large skillet or griddle, heat the butter over medium-high heat. Once melted and bubbling, add the crabs and cook for about 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and crispy.
- 6
Serve
Remove the crabs from the skillet, drain on paper towels, and serve immediately with lemon wedges and a sprinkle of fresh parsley.
