Fried Crab Legs

Ingredients

2 lbs crab legs (the bigger the better!)

38 Saltine crackers (1 whole sleeve)

1 -2 Tsp. garlic powder

Cayenne pepper(optional)

1⁄2 C. butter

2 -3 Eggs, beaten

Flour (for dredging)

Chopped parsley(optional)

Chives (optional)

Lemon wedge, cut up

Directions

1-Crack legs and remove meat trying to get out whole pieces, picking out the joints and such is a great way to reserve meat for another recipe like stuffing for mushrooms etc so don’t waste.

2-Crush crackers in a food processor (preferred method) until fine or use a freezer bag and crush with a rolling pin or a bottle (this method doesn’t get them as fine as I like though).

3-Season one side of legs with garlic and cayene (or use the.

seasonings you like).

4-Roll crab in flour then egg and last in crackers, place on a plate or cookie sheet until all are ready to fry.

5-Heat butter in a non-stick skillet on med heat until melted and add crab to pan cook a few minutes and turn. should be a light brown.

6-Turn again to allow further browning, remove to paper towles to drain excess grease

7-Serve while hot with lemon wedges and garnish with chives or parsley if desired.