How to clean, batter, and fry soft shell crabs. Gator Wing Batter (made by Creative Cajun Cooking) works great for these! www.TheOutdoorKitchenShow.com
The explanation begins around :38 seconds. Just use a pair of scissors to trim off the face, cut off the apron underneath, then cut away the gills under the shell. You can also dig out any gray or green colored fat with your fingers (that's the stuff that makes them gamey). Hope that helps.
Another little tip: the fat inside can sometimes have an intense flavor. Go ahead and take it out before cooking for a sweeter flavor. Good luck, after the first one, you'll feel like a master chef!
The best delicacy I've ever cooked in my own Home Thanks!!!
I'm so glad you enjoyed it!!
Yummy awesome recipe!
That batter you were using was my recipe I never made money off of
I used Gator Wing Batter made by Creative Cajun Cooking.
My VERY favorite food, lol even more than pizza!
Would have helped to show how to clean...
The explanation begins around :38 seconds. Just use a pair of scissors to trim off the face, cut off the apron underneath, then cut away the gills under the shell. You can also dig out any gray or green colored fat with your fingers (that's the stuff that makes them gamey). Hope that helps.
This looks delicious. But I thought the smaller female crabs are illegal to catch, since they need time to spawn.?
can the whole thing be eaten
Absolutely. As long as it's cleaned well (gills and front removed) before cooking, you eat the whole thing. Good on toasted poboy bread, too.
ok thanks I think I'm gonna try this today!!
Another little tip: the fat inside can sometimes have an intense flavor. Go ahead and take it out before cooking for a sweeter flavor. Good luck, after the first one, you'll feel like a master chef!
Why wouldn't you clean them on camera 🤦🏾♀️