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fried soft shell crab sandwich

Fried Soft Shell Crab Sandwich

This fried soft shell crab sandwich is crispy, flavorful, and captures the essence of local seafood. You’ll love its simple preparation and the way the tender crab shines in every bite. Pair it with coleslaw, potato chips, or a fresh garden salad for a delicious and satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 soft shell crab, large
  • 1 cup breading (Flour, House-Autry fish fry, panko, etc) - Flour is most popular choice
  • 1 egg
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 slice fresh tomato
  • 1 leaf lettuce
  • top with sauce of choice; cocktail, horseradish, ketchup - Optional
  • 1 roll, kaiser - White bread works great, too!

Method
 

  1. Clean the soft shell crab by using kitchen scissors to cut out the gills, remove the apron and remove the face.
  2. Beat egg in a bowl until it is evenly mixed.
  3. Dredge the crab in the egg until it is evenly coated.
  4. Dredge the crab in the breading until it is covered, season with salt and pepper as desired.
  5. Heat oil in fryer or pan to approx 375 degrees.
  6. Place breaded crab in the hot oil and allow 3-4 minutes to cook, until golden brown.
  7. Remove crab from fryer using tongs and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess oil.
  8. Toast roll.
  9. Place fried softshell, lettuce, and tomato slice on a bun.
  10. Optional - Top with sauce; cocktail, horseradish, or ketchup

Notes

This recipe is designed for cooking one soft shell crab, but you can easily scale it up to prepare as many as you need.