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A fried soft shell crab sandwich with coleslaw on a white plate with a lemon wedge.

Fried Soft Shell Crabs


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  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 4

Ingredients

  • 46 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

  1. In a large bowl, whisk seafood breader and Old Bay Seasoning to combine.
  2. Gently dip crabs in breader mixture to coat on both sides.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet (350 to 375 degrees F using a candy thermometer) over moderately high heat.
  4. 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.
  5. 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