Cooking Lucid
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.
