Soft Shell Crab Sandwiches With Caper Tartar Sauce Made With a Smoker.

soft shell crabs

🥗Healthier: grilled fish

💰Cheaper: chicken breast

Grilled fish is lower in calories, while chicken breast is a more budget-friendly option.

sandwich rolls

🥗Healthier: whole grain bread

💰Cheaper: white bread

Whole grain bread offers more nutrients, while white bread is often cheaper.

Prepare a handheld smoker with wood chips and light it.

Marinate one soft shell crab in herbs, lime zest, and olive oil.

Dust the other soft shell crab with a mixture of flour and cornmeal.

Heat olive oil and butter in a frying pan until hot.

Fry the dusted soft shell crab until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Prepare tartar sauce by mixing capers with juice, mayonnaise, dill pickle relish, garlic powder, Old Bay seasoning, dried chives, cayenne, red onion, lemon juice, and lime juice.

Assemble the sandwich using a homemade sandwich roll, fried soft shell crab, and tartar sauce, served with coleslaw and chips.

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