Crispy Soft Shell Crabs

From the local newspaper.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

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

Directions

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. Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Saute the crabs until golden-brown, 5 minutes per side.
3. Spread buns with mayonnaise; top each with a crab. Dollop with coleslaw, if desired. Serve immediately.