Crispy Soft Shell Crabs

• soft shelled crabs, cleaned↗4
• cup milk↗1 cup
• cup all-purpose flour↗3⁄4 cup
• salt & freshly ground black pepper, to taste
• teaspoon ground ginger↗1 teaspoon
• teaspoon paprika↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• teaspoon garlic powder↗1⁄4 teaspoon
• cup salted butter↗1⁄4 cup
• soft brioche bread or 4 hamburger buns with sesame seeds, split and lightly toasted↗4
• tablespoons mayonnaise↗4 tablespoons
• your favorite Coleslaw (optional)

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Soak the crabs in milk for 30 minutes. Mix the flour, salt, pepper, ginger, paprika and garlic powder in a bag; dredge crabs in the mixture.

2. 2

   Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the crabs until golden-brown, 5 minutes per side.

3. 3

   Spread buns with mayonnaise; top each with a crab. Dollop with coleslaw, if desired. Serve immediately.