CRISPY SOFT SHELL CRABS

Crispy Soft Shell Crabs image

Provided by susie cooks

Time 45m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 soft shelled crabs, cleaned
1 cup milk
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup salted butter
4 soft brioche bread or 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, split and lightly toasted
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
your favorite Coleslaw (optional)

Steps:

Soak the crabs in milk for 30 minutes. Mix the flour, salt, pepper, ginger, paprika and garlic powder in a bag; dredge crabs in the mixture.
Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the crabs until golden-brown, 5 minutes per side.
Spread buns with mayonnaise; top each with a crab. Dollop with coleslaw, if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304.2, Fat 19.1, SaturatedFat 9.5, Cholesterol 59.2, Sodium 278.4, Carbohydrate 24.8, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.6