How to Prepare Soft Shell Crabs
Give the live crab a quick rinse in cold water.. Use kitchen shears to cut away the face side of the crab.. Turn the crab over and cut away the "apron.
Steps
Give the live crab a quick rinse in cold water.
Give the live crab a quick rinse in cold water.
Use kitchen shears to cut away the face side of the crab.
Use kitchen shears to cut away the face side of the crab.
Turn the crab over and cut away the "apron.
Turn the crab over and cut away the "apron.
Turn the crab over and lift the shell to remove the gills.
Turn the crab over and lift the shell to remove the gills.
Rinse and dry the crab, then place it on ice.
Rinse and dry the crab, then place it on ice.
Heat 1 tbsp (13.6 g) of oil in a large non-stick skillet.
Heat 1 tbsp (13.6 g) of oil in a large non-stick skillet.
Mix salt and flour in a shallow, wide bowl.
Mix salt and flour in a shallow, wide bowl.
Coat the crab lightly in the flour mixture.
Coat the crab lightly in the flour mixture.
Place the crab in the skillet and cook it for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Place the crab in the skillet and cook it for 2-3 minutes on each side.
Serve the crabs hot, straight out of the oil.
Serve the crabs hot, straight out of the oil.
Garnish with flaky salt and fresh parsley.
Garnish with flaky salt and fresh parsley.
Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Serve with fresh lemon wedges.
Store leftovers to use in other dishes.
Store leftovers to use in other dishes.
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