Crispy Fried Soft-Shell Crab Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 soft-shell crabs
• 1 quart oil for frying, or as needed
• 0.5 cup milk
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Prepare the soft-shell crabs by lifting one pointed side of the top shell and removing the gills. Repeat on the other side. Twist and pull to remove the tail flap on the bottom. Use scissors to cut behind the eyes and remove the face. Repeat for all crabs. Rinse the cleaned crabs thoroughly with cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
2. Heat the oil in a deep fryer to 365 degrees F (180 degrees C) for frying.
3. In a shallow bowl, whisk together milk and egg. In another bowl, combine flour, salt, and pepper. Lightly salt each crab. Dredge the crabs in flour, shaking off any excess. Dip them into the beaten egg, letting the excess drip off. Press the crabs into the flour again to ensure both sides are well-coated.
4. Carefully lower the crabs into the hot oil, working in batches to avoid overcrowding. Fry until golden brown on one side, about 1 to 2 minutes. Gently turn and cook until the other side is golden brown, another 1 to 2 minutes. Drain the fried crabs on paper towels to remove excess oil.

Nutrition

• Calories: 358 kcal
• Fat Content: 24 g
• Fiber Content: 1 g
• Sugar Content: 2 g
• Sodium Content: 76 mg
• Protein Content: 9 g
• Cholesterol Content: 65 mg
• Carbohydrate Content: 25 g
• Saturated Fat Content: 4 g
• Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g