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Fried Soft Shell Crab Recipe

Delicious fried soft shell crab that's crispy on the outside and tender on the inside.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 8 soft shell crabs cleaned
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 cup buttermilk
  • 1 cup cornmeal
  • 2 cups vegetable oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a shallow dish, mix flour, salt, and pepper.
  2. 2. Pour buttermilk into another shallow dish.
  3. 3. In a third dish, place the cornmeal.
  4. 4. Dredge each crab in the flour mixture, then dip in buttermilk, and finally coat with cornmeal.
  5. 5. Heat oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  6. 6. Fry crabs until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.
  7. 7. Remove and drain on paper towels. Serve hot.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 300mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Seafood
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