Maryland Fried Softshell Crabs

Ingredients and Instructions

6 soft shell crabs

1 1/2 cups milk

1/2 teaspoon pepper

2 teaspoons salt

1/2 cup flour

Shortening (for frying)

Tartar sauce

Wash cleaned soft shell crabs. Dry well. Soak in milk seasoned with salt and pepper for 15 minutes;

roll in flour. Heat shortening and fry crabs until crisp and brown. Drain on absorbent paper.

Serve with tartar sauce or on sandwich bread.

Serves 3.