Fried Soft Shell Crabs With Basil Aioli - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

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