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Cornmeal-Crusted Soft-Shelled Crabs

List of Ingredients




2 c. buttermilk
2 large eggs
1 Tbsp. kosher salt
1 tsp. black pepper
8 live soft-shelled crabs (preferably 4 to 5 inches wide), cleaned
About 2 qt. vegetable oil for frying
1 c. self-rising cake flour
1 c. yellow cornmeal

Whisk together buttermilk, eggs, salt, and pepper and pour into a 3-quart
shallow dish. Add crabs and soak, covered and chilled, 1 hour. Heat enough oil
to measure 2 inches in a wide 4-quart heavy pot (about 4 inches deep) to 375
degrees. Whisk together flour and cornmeal and transfer to a large sealable
plastic bag. Lift 1 crab out of buttermilk, letting excess drip off, and shake
in bag to coat with flour. Knock off excess flour and transfer to a tray. Repeat
with remaining crabs, arranging them in 1 later as coated. Deep-fry crabs until
golden brown, 3 to 5 minutes. Return oil to 375 degrees between batches. Drain
crabs on paper towels. Serves 4.

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