Recipe: Fried Soft Crabs with Herbed Mayo

mayonnaise

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

Clean soft shell crabs by removing the gills and rinsing under cold water.

Pat the crabs dry with paper towels and season with salt and black pepper.

In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal, cayenne pepper, and additional salt and pepper.

In another bowl, whisk together eggs and milk until well combined.

Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat until shimmering.

Dredge each crab in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.

Dip the floured crab into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off.

Coat the crab again in the flour mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.

Carefully place the crabs in the hot oil, frying in batches if necessary.

Fry until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Remove crabs and drain on paper towels to absorb excess oil.

In a bowl, mix mayonnaise with chopped fresh herbs, lemon juice, minced garlic, and capers.

Serve fried crabs hot with herbed mayo and garnish with sliced green onions.

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