fried hard crab and gravy
When I was a little girl, I remember my brothers and sisters going crabbing and my mother making this dish. Without fail, the neighbors would smell it and come running, wanting to share it with us. My mom would make homemade mashed potatoes and fresh vegetables, as well as fresh pan-bread for dipping in the gravy. Yum, Yum. It became one of my favorite meals. I now make it for my family and friends, and I must admit it still causes the neighbors to want some.
prep time
1 Hr 55 Min
cook time
1 Hr 30 Min
method
Pan Fry
yield
6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 12 Maryland blue crabs (steamed or alive)
- 2 medium Vidalia onions, peeled and sliced
- 2 tablespoons Old Bay seasoning
- salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 dash cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup vegetable oil
How To Make fried hard crab and gravy
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Step 1Remove shells and claws, fins, as well as deadmen.
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Step 2Collect the mustard and set aside.
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Step 3Keep the body intact, using a crab mallet, and bang down the two ridges on each crab. Careful, do not smash the crab!
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Step 4Slice onions, set aside.
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Step 5Heat oil in a deep skillet.
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Step 6Season crabs with salt and pepper, Old Bay, and cayenne pepper.
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Step 7Flour fronts and backs of crabs.
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Step 8Place crabs in the hot oil and brown on both sides. Remove from oil and place on paper towels to drain.
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Step 9Using the same oil left in the skillet, sauté the onions until opaque.
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Step 10Add to the onions the mustard from the crabs, mix.
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Step 11Add the flour and let it brown. Make a roux by adding water, creating a gravy. Season to taste.
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Step 12Place all of the crabs in the gravy and let simmer for one hour.
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