Name: Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 4 soft shell crabs (cleaned); 1 cup buttermilk; 1 cup cornmeal; 1 tsp cayenne; 1 tsp salt; Vegetable oil (for frying); 4 brioche buns (toasted); Remoulade or tartar sauce; Lettuce; Tomato slices; Pickles

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Soft Shell Crab Sandwich

Cornmeal-crusted fried soft shell crab on a toasted bun with remoulade, lettuce, and tomato. The ultimate summer sandwich.

Prep 15 min

Cook 10 min

Total 25 min

Serves 4

Lunch·American·Medium

Ingredients

Step 1 — Fry the crab

4 soft shell crabs (cleaned)
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup cornmeal
1 tsp cayenne
1 tsp salt
Vegetable oil (for frying)

Step 2 — Assemble

4 brioche buns (toasted)
Remoulade or tartar sauce
Lettuce
Tomato slices
Pickles

Instructions

1
Bread and fry
Soak crabs in buttermilk 10 minutes. Mix cornmeal, cayenne, and salt. Dredge crabs and fry in 350°F oil 3 minutes per side until golden.
2
Assemble
Spread remoulade on buns. Layer lettuce, tomato, fried crab, and pickles. Serve immediately.

Nutrition per serving: 480 cal · 28g protein · 42g carbs · 22g fat · 2g fiber

For informational purposes only. Not medical or dietary advice. Verify ingredients for allergens, cooking times, and safe internal temperatures before serving.