Ingredients
- 4–6 soft shell crabs, cleaned and dampened with water
- 1 cup vegetable oil
- 2 cups House Autry Seafood Breader (or your favorite breader)
- 1 tablespoon Old Bay Seasoning (more or less, to taste)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk seafood breader and Old Bay Seasoning to combine.
- Gently dip crabs in breader mixture to coat on both sides.
- Heat oil in a skillet (350 to 375 degrees F using a candy thermometer) over moderately high heat.
- Place crabs in skillet and cook for approximately 2 minutes on each side, or until crabs are a coral color, fully cooked and breading is golden brown.
- Place crabs on a plate lined with paper towels to drain.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Seafood
- Method: Fry
- Cuisine: American