Virginia Fried Softshell Crabs
 

Virginia Fried Softshell Crabs
12 medium softshell crabs
1/4 cup milk
3/4 cup flour
2 eggs, beaten
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 cup dry bread crumbs
Preparation Instructions:

Dress fresh crabs or thaw frozen crabs. Rinse in cold water; drain.
Combine eggs, milk and salt. Combine flour and crumbs. Dip crabs in
egg mixture and roll in flour/crumb mixture. For heavier breading, let
crabs sit several minutes and repeat dipping-rolling procedure.
Additional spices, such as cayenne pepper and garlic, may also be
added. Place crabs in a heavy frying pan which contains 1/8 to 1/4
inch of fat, hot but not smoking. Fry at moderate heat. When crabs are
brown on one side, turn carefully and brown on other side. Cooking
time is approximately 8 to 10 minutes. Drain on absorbent paper.
Serves 6.

»If you prefer, you can fry the crabs in a basket in deep fat at 375
degrees for 3 to 4 minutes or until brown. Drain on absorbent paper.