How to Make It
Step 1
Boil green beans in water to cover 2 minutes; drain. Plunge into ice water to stop the cooking process; drain again.
Step 2
Combine green beans, lettuces, and bell peppers; set aside.
Step 3
Combine flour and next 4 ingredients in a shallow dish; set aside.
Step 4
Combine milk and buttermilk.
Step 5
Dredge crabs in flour mixture, and dip in milk mixture. Dredge in flour mixture again.
Step 6
Pour oil to depth of 1 inch into a Dutch oven; heat to 350°. Fry crabs 1 to 1 1/2 minutes on each side. Drain on paper towels. Cut crabs in half.
Step 7
Toss together bean mixture and 1/2 cup red wine vinaigrette; place on serving plates. Arrange 4 crab halves on each salad and dollop each with shallot-dill mayonnaise. Serve immediately.