Soft Shell Crab Recipe with Salad and Spicy Sauce

Step 1

Sprinkle the flour onto a plate and dredge each crab lightly in the flour.

Step 2

Heat butter and oil in a heavy 12-inch skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add half of the crabs shell-side down in a single layer. Cook for five minutes on the first side, then flip and cook for three minutes on the other side. Repeat with the remaining crabs.

Step 4

While the crabs are cooking, prepare the spicy mayo dressing.

Step 5

Place a bed of greens and some cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, and avocado slices in each of four wide bowls. Lay two crabs over each, and drizzle with spicy sauce. Serve right away.