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Butter-Sautéed Soft-Shell Crab Sandwiches

Butter-Sautéed Soft-Shell Crab Sandwiches
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These butter-sautéed soft-shell crab sandwiches offer a delightful combination of crispy crab and fresh toppings, perfect for a quick and satisfying meal.

Ingredients

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  • 4 soft-shell crabs, cleaned
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup cornmeal
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 brioche buns, split and toasted
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • 4 lettuce leaves
  • 8 tomato slices

Instructions

  1. Pat the soft-shell crabs dry with paper towels.
  2. In a shallow dish, combine flour, cornmeal, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
  3. Dredge each crab in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  4. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
  5. Add the crabs to the skillet and cook for 3-4 minutes per side, or until golden brown and crispy.
  6. While the crabs are cooking, mix mayonnaise and chives in a small bowl.
  7. Spread the chive mayonnaise on both halves of the toasted brioche buns.
  8. Place a lettuce leaf and two tomato slices on the bottom half of each bun.
  9. Top with a cooked soft-shell crab.
  10. Cover with the top half of the bun and serve immediately.

Notes

  • You can substitute other types of buns, such as potato rolls or ciabatta, for brioche.
  • For extra spice, add a dash of hot sauce to the mayonnaise.
  • Ensure the crabs are thoroughly cleaned before cooking.

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