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Fried Soft Shell Crab Recipe

A delicious and crispy fried soft shell crab recipe that's perfect for a quick meal.
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Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 25 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 300 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 4 Soft Shell Crabs
  • 1 cup All-purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Black Pepper
  • 1 cup Buttermilk
  • 2 cups Vegetable Oil for frying

Instructions 

  1. 1. Rinse the soft shell crabs and pat them dry.
  2. 2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and black pepper.
  3. 3. Dip each crab into the buttermilk, then dredge in the flour mixture.
  4. 4. Heat the vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat.
  5. 5. Fry the crabs for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown and crispy.
  6. 6. Remove the crabs from the pan and drain on paper towels.
  7. 7. Serve hot with your favorite dipping sauce.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 300kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 600mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 2mg

Keywords

Fried, Seafood
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