The Best and Easiest Soft-Shell Crabs

• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper
• 4 to 6 medium-size softshell crabs, cleaned
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup water
• Lemon wedges for serving

1. Season the flour with salt and pepper.
2. Coat the crabs with the seasoned flour and shake off any excess.
3. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat for a few seconds until hot.
4. When the oil is hot, add the butter and melt.
5. Add the crabs to the skillet and saute until golden, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
6. Remove the crabs to dinner plates.
7. Add the water to the skillet and increase the heat to high.
8. Using a wooden spoon or spatula, scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan and boil until the liquid is reduced to 1/4 cup, 2 minutes.
9. Season with salt and pepper and pour them over the crabs.
10. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

allpurpose, salt, crabs, vegetable oil, unsalted butter, water, lemon wedges

Taken from www.cookstr.com/recipes/the-best-and-easiest-soft-shell-crabs (may not work)