Sep 24 2026
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Wild Maryland Softshell Crab Recipe

Inspired by Water Grill
Time30m
Serves4

The season's first catch of Wild Maryland Softshell Crab has arrived from the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland!

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Ingredients

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Crab Preparation

Garnish and Sauce

Method

Crab Preparation

  1. 1

    Clean the Crabs

    Rinse the softshell crabs under cold water and pat them dry with paper towels. Remove the gills and the eyes.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Breading

    In a shallow dish, mix flour, cornmeal, salt, black pepper, and garlic powder. In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk.

  3. 3

    Coat the Crabs

    Dip each crab first in the egg mixture, then dredge in the flour-cornmeal mixture until well coated.

Cooking

  1. 4

    Fry the Crabs

    Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, carefully add the crabs and fry for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.

  2. 5

    Drain and Serve

    Remove the crabs from the oil and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil. Serve immediately with lemon wedges, tartar sauce, and chopped parsley.

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