Soft Shell Crab Sandwiches With Spicy Tartar Sauce

Name: Soft Shell Crab Sandwiches With Spicy Tartar Sauce (Po Boy)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: For the Tartar Sauce; 1/2 cup mayonnaise; 1 tablespoon minced red onion; 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickle; 1 tablespoon rinsed and finely chopped capers; 1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives or 1 tablespoon green onion; 1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning; 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice; 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco; For the Crabs; 1/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup medium-grind yellow cornmeal; 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 4 jumbo soft-shell crabs, cleaned (dont' forget to remove the gills); 2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon unsalted butter; Th Rest; 8 slices French baguettes, toasted (or French Bread slices cut aboute 5-inches long each); 4 large leaves lettuce; 4 -8 slices ripe tomatoes

Servings: persons

For the Tartar Sauce
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon minced red onion
1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickle
1 tablespoon rinsed and finely chopped capers
1 tablespoon thinly sliced fresh chives or 1 tablespoon green onion
1 1/2 teaspoons Old Bay Seasoning
1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce, such as Tabasco
For the Crabs
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup medium-grind yellow cornmeal
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
4 jumbo soft-shell crabs, cleaned (dont' forget to remove the gills)
2 tablespoons canola oil or 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Th Rest
8 slices French baguettes, toasted (or French Bread slices cut aboute 5-inches long each)
4 large leaves lettuce
4 -8 slices ripe tomatoes

1
Make the Tartar Sauce: In a small bowl, combine the mayonnaise, onion, pickle, capers with spicy tartar sauce chives, Old Bay, lemon juice, and hot pepper sauce. Set aside.
2
To Cook the Crabs: In a wide, shallow bowl, combine the flour, cornmeal, salt and pepper. Dredge the crabs to coat on both sides.
3
Heat the oil in a 12-inch skillet (preferably cast iron) over medium-high heat until shimmering hot. Add the butter to the skillet and swirl the pan to melt it. Add the crabs top side down and cook, shaking the pan once or twice, until crisp and browned, about 3 minutes. The crabs may pop and splatter, so be careful.
4
Flip the crabs and cook until crisp and just cooked through (an instant-read thermometer inserted in the center of the crab should read 145u00b0F), about 3 minutes more. Transfer the crabs to a large paper-towel-lined plate.
5
To Assemble the Sandwiches: Spread the tartar sauce on the 8 slices of toast. Top 4 of the toast slices, sauce side up, with a piece of lettuce and 1 or 2 slices of tomato. Put one crab on each sandwich, top with the remaining toast, sauce side down, and serve.

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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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
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.

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

You need 21 ingredients. The key ingredients include: For the Tartar Sauce, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon minced red onion, 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill pickle, and more.

Yes, Soft Shell Crab Sandwiches With Spicy Tartar Sauce (Po Boy) falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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Soft Shell Crab Sandwiches With Spicy Tartar Sauce (Po Boy)

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