Soft-Shell Crabs in Surrey Bacon Dressing

1. 1

   Place diced bacon in a large, heavy skillet and cook over medium-low heat until all the fat is rendered and bacon bits are very crisp, about 15 to 20 minutes.

2. 2

   Remove bacon with a slotted spoon, drain on a paper towel and reserve.

3. 3

   Add diced red onion to skillet and cook over medium heat until very soft, about 5 to 7 minutes.

4. 4

   Sprinkle sugar evenly over onions and cook over low heat, without stirring, until the sugar caramelizes, about 10 to 15 minutes.

5. 5

   Cool completely, then fold into mayonnaise.

6. 6

   Put a lettuce leaf on each of 4 serving plates.

7. 7

   Put 2 tomato slices to one side on each plate.

8. 8

   Spoon chilled dressing over lettuce.

9. 9

   Pour clarified butter or oil into a large heavy skillet and heat over a medium flame.

10. 10

    Dredge 4 soft-shell crabs in seasoned flour, shaking off excess, and place in skillet.

11. 11

    Cook 2 to 3 minutes per side (jumbos will take longer), until crisp.

12. 12

    Hold in a warm place while cooking remaining crabs.

13. 13

    Transfer to prepared plates and sprinkle with reserved bacon bits.

14. 14

    Serve at once.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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