Crispy Soft-Shell Crabs

prep time:: 30 min .
total time:: 40 min .

Makes 4

Joyce Leeuw

Mom’s favorite Florida sandwich.

ingredients

4 soft-shell crabs (cleaned)
1 cup of milk
3/4 cup all purpose flour
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 cup salted butter
4 soft brioche or sesame buns, split and lightly toasted
4 tablespoons mayonnaise
coleslaw (optional)

directions

Soak the crabs in milk for 30 min. The milk plumps them up and they turn out crispier. Mix the flour, salt, pepper, ginger, paprika and garlic powder in a bag; dredge crabs in mixture. Melt the butter in a large skillet over med. heat. Sauté the crabs until golden-brown, 5 min. per side. Spread buns with mayo; top each with a crab. Dollop with coleslaw, if desired. Serve immediately.