Soft-Shell Crabs on Toast Recipe

Name: Soft-Shell Crabs on Toast
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour; ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ cup milk; 1 large egg; 2 garlic cloves, minced; ¾ cup fine saltine crumbs; vegetable oil; 4 large fresh soft shelled crabs, cleaned; 2 tablespoons unsalted butter; 12 lemon, juice of; 4 slices white toast or 4 slices wheat toast; 4 slices smoked ham, thin slices. warmed; minced fresh parsley; lemon wedge

Servings: persons

¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ cup milk
1 large egg
2 garlic cloves, minced
¾ cup fine saltine crumbs
vegetable oil
4 large fresh soft shelled crabs, cleaned
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
12 lemon, juice of
4 slices white toast or 4 slices wheat toast
4 slices smoked ham, thin slices. warmed
minced fresh parsley
lemon wedge

1
On a plate or shallow dish, stir the flour, pepper, and a bit of salt.
2
In a shallow dish, whisk together the milk, egg, and garlic.
3
Place the cracker crumbs on another plate or shallow dish.
4
Warm a generous 1/4 inch of oil in a large skillet over med-high heat.
5
Dip each crab into the seasoned flour, then into the egg mixture, and then into the cracker crumbs; gently shake to get rid of excess.
6
Fry the crabs in batches for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
7
Drain the crabs on paper towel-lined plate.
8
Pour off any excess oil beyond 1 tablespoon; stir in the butter and lemon juice and heat through.
9
Working quickly, arrange the toast on each plate and top each with a piece of ham slice; arrange each crab on top; then spoon equal portions of the pan sauce around.
10
Sprinkle with parsley; garnish with lemon wedges and serve.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ¼ cup unbleached all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, ¼ teaspoon salt, ¼ cup milk, and more.

Yes, Soft-Shell Crabs on Toast 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.

Soft-Shell Crabs on Toast

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