c("Dress fresh crabs or thaw frozen crabs.  Rinse in cold water; drain.", "Combine eggs, milk, and salt.", "Combine flour and crumbs.", "Dip crabs in egg mixture and roll in flour/crumb mixture. For heavier breading, let crabs sit several minutes and repeat dipping/rolling procedure. Additional spices, such as cayenne pepper and garlic, may also be added.", "Place crabs in a heavy frying pan which contains 1/8 to 1/4 inch of fat, hot but not smoking.", "Fry at moderate heat. When crabs are brown on one side, turn carefully and brown the other side. Cooking time is approximately 8 to 10 minutes.", 
"Drain on absorbent paper.")