Name: Fried Soft-Shell Crab Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 soft-shell crabs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 1 tsp black pepper; Vegetable oil for frying; Lemon wedges for serving; Tartar sauce for serving

Fried Soft-Shell Crab Recipe

Leandra Conte Modified: November 12, 2023

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How To Make Fried Soft-Shell Crab

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Preparation: 15 minutes

Cooking: 10 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Serves:

Ingredients

4 soft-shell crabs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
1 tsp black pepper
Vegetable oil for frying
Lemon wedges for serving
Tartar sauce for serving

Instructions

Clean the soft-shell crabs by removing the face and gills.
In a bowl, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper.
Dredge the crabs in the flour mixture, making sure they are well coated.
Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Fry the crabs for about 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown and crispy.
Remove the crabs from the skillet and place them on a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess oil.
Serve the fried soft-shell crabs hot with lemon wedges and tartar sauce.