Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Burger
Golden fried soft-shell crab on a toasted bun with creamy sauce and quick slaw—pure Venetian street food energy. Ready in 15 minutes.
- Total time
- 15 min
- Servings
- 2
- Calories
- 520
- Protein
- 28g
Ingredients
- 2 whole soft-shell crabs, cleaned
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- 2 whole burger buns
- 1 cup shredded cabbage and carrot slaw
- 3 tbsp mayonnaise
- 1 whole lemon
Instructions
- 1
Pat the crabs dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 2
Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until shimmering, about 60 seconds.
- 3
Dredge each crab in flour, coating both sides, then lay gently in the pan. Fry 3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
- 4
Toast the buns in the same skillet while the crab rests, about 90 seconds, until edges are golden.
- 5
Toss the slaw with 1 tbsp mayo and the juice of half the lemon. Spread remaining mayo on the buns.
- 6
Assemble: place one crab on each bun, top with slaw, squeeze remaining lemon over top, and serve hot.
Tools you’ll need
- paper towels
- 12-inch skillet or larger
- shallow bowl or plate
- tongs or spatula
- small bowl for slaw
- citrus juicer or knife
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