Soft-Shell Crab and Bacon Sandwiches Recipe

Name: Soft-Shell Crab and Bacon Sandwiches
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup red wine vinegar; 2 teaspoons honey; 1/2 small head green cabbage, cored and shredded; 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise; 1 small carrot, coarsely shredded; Salt and freshly ground black pepper; 1/4 cup mayonnaise; 3 tablespoons grainy mustard; 2 tablespoons minced chives; 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley; 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 tablespoon creme fraiche; 1 pound thickly sliced bacon; About 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, for dusting; 8 medium soft-shell crabs, cleaned; 1 long baguette, split lengthwise; Lemon wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1/2 cup red wine vinegar
2 teaspoons honey
1/2 small head green cabbage, cored and shredded
1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise
1 small carrot, coarsely shredded
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons grainy mustard
2 tablespoons minced chives
2 tablespoons coarsely chopped flat-leaf parsley
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon creme fraiche
1 pound thickly sliced bacon
About 1/3 cup all-purpose flour, for dusting
8 medium soft-shell crabs, cleaned
1 long baguette, split lengthwise
Lemon wedges, for serving

1
In a small saucepan, boil the vinegar over moderately high heat until reduced by half.
2
Transfer to a large heatproof bowl and let cool, then stir in the honey.
3
Add the cabbage, onion and carrot, season with salt and black pepper and toss well.
4
Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
5
Add the mayonnaise, 2 tablespoons of the mustard, the chives, parsley and cayenne and season again with salt and black pepper.
6
In a small bowl, combine the remaining 1 tablespoon of mustard with the creme fraiche
7
In 2 large skillets, cook the bacon over moderately high heat until crisp, about 6 minutes.
8
Transfer to paper towels to drain.
9
Reserve the bacon fat in the skillets.
10
Spread the flour on a large plate.
11
Lightly dust the crabs with the flour.
12
Warm the bacon fat over moderately high heat until shimmering.
13
Add the crabs to the skillets and cook, turning once, until golden, about 8 minutes.
14
Drain on paper towels and season lightly with salt.
15
Arrange the bacon on the bottom half of the baguette and mound the slaw on top.
16
Arrange the fried crabs on the sandwich as close together as possible and drizzle with the mustard creme fraiche.
17
Close the sandwich and use a serrated knife to carefully cut it into 10 pieces.
18
Serve immediately, with lemon wedges for seasoning.

748

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

My Personal Notes

Saved locally in your browser — visible only to you.

How did you like this recipe?

This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup red wine vinegar, 2 teaspoons honey, 1/2 small head green cabbage, cored and shredded, 1/2 small red onion, thinly sliced lengthwise, and more.

Yes, Soft-Shell Crab and Bacon Sandwiches falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Soft-Shell Crab and Bacon Sandwiches

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

How did you like this recipe?

Frequently Asked Questions