Fried Soft Shell Crabs With Basil Aioli

• For the aioli
• 1 1/2 cups firmly packed basil leaves, processed in a food processor
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 3/4 cup mayonnaise
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• salt
• pepper
• For the crabs
• 4 soft shelled crabs
• seasoned flour (for dredging, flour with salt and pepper added)
• 1/4 cup olive oil

1. Prepare the aioli: Mix all of the ingredients together until homogenous.
2. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
3. Prepare the crabs: Pat the crabs dry and dredge in the flour mixture.
4. Heat 1/2 of the olive oil in a skillet over high heat.
5. Add two of the crabs and cook for about 3 minutes per side, or until browned.
6. Remove from the skillet and keep warm.
7. Add the rest of the oil and cook the other 2 crabs.
8. Serve at once on crusty bread that has been spread with the aioli.

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Taken from www.food.com/recipe/fried-soft-shell-crabs-with-basil-aioli-119909 (may not work)