Fried soft-shell crab sandwich

Fried soft-shell crab sandwich recipe videos

A fried soft-shell crab sandwich is a popular seafood dish featuring a whole, deep-fried soft-shell crab served on a toasted bun, often with lettuce, tomato, and a tangy remoulade or tartar sauce. The crab is eaten shell and all, as its exoskeleton is completely edible when young and freshly molted. It is a signature item in coastal American cuisine, particularly in the Mid-Atlantic and Southern regions.

🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

This sandwich is high in protein and fat due to the fried crab and mayonnaise-based sauces, with a moderate amount of carbohydrates from the bun. A typical serving provides a good source of omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin B12, and selenium, with a calorie range of approximately 500-700 kcal.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	620 kcal
Protein	32 g
Carbs	45 g
Fat	35 g
Fiber	3 g
Sugar	6 g
Sodium	980 mg
Vitamin B12	8.5 µg
Selenium	42 µg
Phosphorus	280 mg
Zinc	3.2 mg
Omega-3 (EPA+DHA)	500 mg
Chitin	trace

Per 1 sandwich (approximately 250 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Culturally, soft-shell crab is a seasonal delicacy celebrated in spring and summer, marking the peak of the crabbing season. Nutritionally, eating the entire crab, including the shell, provides a unique and concentrated source of calcium and chitin, a fibrous compound not found in most other foods.