Fried Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich

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Fried Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich

Name: Fried Soft-Shell Crab Sandwich
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 Deep-Fried Soft-Shell Crabs; 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted; ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced; Boston, Bibb, or any lettuce leaves

Cuisine:American

Course:Lunch

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A classic sandwich featuring deep-fried soft-shell crabs on toasted buns with a lemony mayonnaise, fresh tomato, and crisp lettuce.

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1 Deep-Fried Soft-Shell Crabs (opens in new tab) Deep-Fried Soft-Shell Crabs
- Soft-shell crabs, cleaned
- 2 inches vegetable oil
- Salt and black pepper
Sub-recipe steps
1. Dry between paper towels: Soft-shell crabs, cleaned
2. Dip them in: Bound Bread Crumb or Cracker Coating
3. Heat to 365°F in a deep heavy pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat: 2 inches vegetable oil
4. Add the crabs a few at a time, without crowding, and fry until golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes, turning once. Drain on paper towels. Season to taste with: Salt and black pepper
5. Serve with: Tartar Sauce, Rémoulade Sauce, or parsley and Brown Butter
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
Boston, Bibb, or any lettuce leaves

Let's Prepare

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1 Deep-Fried Soft-Shell Crabs
4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
⅓ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
Boston, Bibb, or any lettuce leaves

Let's Cook

Step 1.

Prepare: Deep-Fried Soft-Shell Crabs
Step 2.

Lay cut side up on a work surface: 4 hamburger buns, split and toasted
Step 3.

Combine: ⅓ cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Step 4.

Spread the mixture on both halves of the buns. Divide among the bottom halves: 1 medium tomato, thinly sliced
Step 5.

Place the crabs on the bottom halves of the buns. Top with: Boston, Bibb, or any lettuce leaves
Step 6.

Cover with the top halves of the buns, press together gently, and serve.

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