Red Lobster Fried Soft Shell Crab
Yield: 4 servings
18 live soft shell crabs
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
2 ounces lemon juice
3 dashes soy sauce
1 cup all-purpose flour
3 eggs, beaten
2 cups plain breadcrumbs
Clean crabs but do not remove top shell. Rinse well in cool water.
Place the crabs on a sheet pan and season with salt, pepper, lemon,
soy sauce, garlic power and onion powder, then refrigerate for at
least two hours.
Place flour in one bowl, eggs in another, and bread crumbs in the
last. Roll crab in the flour, dip in the eggs, and then coat with
the bread crumbs.
Preheat oven to 450 degrees F. Heat a skillet with about 1 inch of
oil.
Saut� crab on one side for 4 to 5 minutes; turn and continue until
crab is crispy. Place browned crabs in oven for 8 minutes until hot
all the way through and crispy.
Serving Suggestions: Serve with cocktail sauce, remoulade, a green
sauce, or a creamy Dijon sauce. Always serve the sauce on the side.
Chef's Tip: For a great variation, top the crab with some toasted
almonds and melted butter. Source: Red Lobster
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