Sauteed Softshell Crabs (recipe for 2 people, about 3 crabs each)
6 softshell crabs- from a REPUTABLE source, as goes for all seafood- ask them to clean them.
2 cups all purpose flour
1 tbs freshly ground black pepper
2 tbs Old Bay seasoning
1 tbs garlic salt
1 tsp finely ground kosher salt
Approx. 1/3 cup olive oil (for the pan to sauté crabs)
Step 1: Set a large pan on medium- high heat and add enough olive oil to coat. Prepare your seasoned flour: add flour, pepper, old bay, garlic salt, kosher salt and stir to evenly combine. It seems like a lot, but this is all the seasoning they are going to get, so make sure you can TASTE the seasoning in the flour alone.
Step 2: Lightly dredge your crabs in the seasoned flour, pat off any excess, and place them in the oiled pan. I say no more than 3 at a time. Cook for about 3 minutes on each side, just until the crabs are firm to the touch and turn a nice nearly red color. After the first batch, add enough oil to coat the pan and continue with the last three. Watch for splatters!
Step 3: Lightly pat with paper towels, and serve these babies!
ENJOY!
