Ingredients

  • 6 jumbo soft shell crabs, cleaned and washed
  • 3 cups Wondra flour
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt (to season flour)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper (to season flour)
  • 2 cups milk
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups panko breadcrumbs
  • 2 cups shredded romaine lettuce
  • 3 medium tomatoes (Kumato if possible), sliced
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil (to dress the romaine)
  • 1 1/2 cups extra virgin olive oil (for frying)
  • 1 1/2 cups vegetable, corn or canola oil (for frying)
  • 1/4 cup sumac marinated onions (recipe follows)
  • 6 soft hamburger rolls
  • 3 tablespoons butter, softened
  • salt, pepper and dried Greek oregano to season the buns
  • 2 teaspoons sugar
  • 1 tablespoon sherry vinegar
  • pinch of sumac
  • 1 1/2 red onions, peeled and julienned
  • 2 cups mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup red onion, fine diced
  • 1/4 cup capers, finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup green cracked olives, pitted finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons dill, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon grated lemon zest, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Method

  • In a non-reactive bowl, combine the sugar, vinegar and sumac with a pinch of salt.
  • Whisk together until sugar has dissolved.
  • Fold in the onions, sprinkle with a pinch of salt, toss to coat thoroughly.
  • This will help to draw out the moisture from the onions.
  • Cover and let stand at room temperature for one hour, then refrigerate for two hours before using.