Fried Soft-Shell Crab

Seafood lovers will definitely want to take a plunge and enjoy this juicy fried crab in a soft shell. Prepare plenty of fresh lemons to give it an extra tangy flavor.
Pour the oil 3 inches deep into a roasting pan; preheat to 360 degrees. Whisk together the milk, egg, and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl.Wash and dry the crabs. Sprinkle the crabs with seasoned salt. Roll the crabs in flour; dip in the milk mixture and roll in flour again. Fry the crabs in portions in preheated oil for 2-3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Place on a wire rack on top of paper towels.Fried shrimp: Replace the soft-shelled crab with 2 pounds of peeled large raw shrimp with tails (quantity 21/25). Cook according to the recipe as directed, preheating the oil to 325º and sauteing the prawns in portions for 3-4 minutes or until golden brown. Cooking time: 20 minutes, roasting time: 3 minutes. per serving.Grilled sea bass: Instead of soft-shelled crab, substitute 2-pound sea bass cut into 2-inch fillets. Cook according to the recipe as directed, preheating the oil to 350 ° and sauteing the perch in batches of 3 minutes on each side or until golden brown. Cooking time: 10 minutes, roasting time: 6 minutes. per serving.Fried oysters: Replace the soft-shelled crab with 2 servings of fresh oysters, dried. Cook according to the recipe as directed, sauteing the oysters in batches of 2-3 minutes or until golden brown. Serve immediately. Cooking time: 10 minutes, roasting time: 2 minutes. per serving.