Pan Fried Soft-Shell Crabs

For some people, the beginning of Soft-Shell Crab season is like a holiday, and really, it's hard to blame them. Not only are these sweet little crabs delicious, they're super simple to make and only require a few ingredients to help take them to the next level!

Pan Fried Soft-Shell Crabs

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

• 8 ‘hotel-sized’ softshell crabs, dressed
• ½ cup all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons butter
• juice of 1 lemon

DIRECTIONS:

1. Combine flour, salt and pepper in a bowl. 
2. Dredge crabs in flour mixture, shake off excess. 
3. In a large skillet heat butter and oil over medium-high heat until just starting to smoke. 
4. Add crabs and cook for approximately 2 minutes per side, until golden brown and just cooked through.
5. Sprinkle with lemon juice and serve with your favorite hot sauce, tartar sauce, or remoulade.