OSCAR & CATHY BROWN'S FRIED BLUE CRAB

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. In a large container, mix ice and cold water to put blue crabs to sleep. Let sit for 10-15 mins.
  2. Remove shell, clean out the body and break into halves.
  3. Heat oil to 350°.
  4. Season crabs with seafood seasoning. Mix well.
  5. To a bag, add flour, hushpuppy mix, black pepper, cayenne and ranch mix together. Shake well to combine.
  6. Add blue crabs to bag and shake well. Remove from bag and let sit.
  7. Lower crabs into oil and let cook for 3-5 minutes or until golden brown. Let excess oil drain.