Virginia Fried Soft Shell Crabs |
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Prep Time: 50 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
12 soft shelled crabs |
1/4 cup milk |
3/4 cup flour |
2 eggs, beaten |
2 teaspoons salt |
3/4 cup dry breadcrumbs |
Directions:
1. Dress fresh crabs or thaw frozen crabs. Rinse in cold water; drain.
2. Combine eggs, milk, and salt.
3. Combine flour and crumbs.
4. Dip crabs in egg mixture and roll in flour/crumb mixture. For heavier breading, let crabs sit several minutes and repeat dipping/rolling procedure. Additional spices, such as cayenne pepper and garlic, may also be added.
5. Place crabs in a heavy frying pan which contains 1/8 to 1/4 inch of fat, hot but not smoking.
6. Fry at moderate heat. When crabs are brown on one side, turn carefully and brown the other side. Cooking time is approximately 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Drain on absorbent paper.
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