CRUNCHY SOFT-SHELL CRABS

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Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, quick, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 soft-shell crabs, cleaned
Buttermilk, for soaking
Vegetable oil, for frying
1 cup fine cornmeal
1 cup flour
Kosher salt
Black pepper
Lemon wedges, for serving optional

Steps:

  • Soak crabs in a bowl of buttermilk.
  • In a deep fryer or saucepan, heat 4 inches of oil to 375 degrees.
  • Whisk together cornmeal and flour, and salt and pepper to taste.
  • Remove crabs from buttermilk, letting excess drip back into bowl. Coat crabs evenly in the cornmeal mixture. Working in batches, fry until golden brown and crisp all over, turning if needed, 2 to 3 minutes. Drain on paper towels. While warm, season with salt. Serve with lemon wedges, if desired.

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Mr Shakeel
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The crabs were not crispy at all. The shells were soft and the crab meat was mushy. The dipping sauce was also very bland.

Tara Shrestha
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The crabs were a bit too oily for my taste, but the flavor was good. The dipping sauce was also a bit too spicy for me.

The King Of Crkt
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These crabs were so good! The shells were so crispy and the crab meat was so tender. The dipping sauce was also really good. I will definitely be making this again.

Josh Campbell
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The recipe was easy to follow and the crabs turned out great! The shells were crispy and the crab meat was tender and flavorful. The dipping sauce was also delicious. I would definitely make this again.

Grace Adebanjo
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I've made this recipe a few times now and it's always a hit! The crabs are always crispy and delicious, and the sauce is the perfect complement. I would highly recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish.

Wlat Hamza
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These crabs were amazing! The shells on both the soft shell and regular crab were very crunchy and flavorful, while the crab meat inside was tender and succulent. The dipping sauce was excellent and complimented the crab perfectly. I will definitely

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