Open-Faced Soft-Shell Crab Sandwiches Recipe - Los Angeles Times

Ingredients

• 4 soft-shell crabs
• 1 egg yolk
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon salt, divided
• 1 large or 2 small cloves garlic, pressed
• 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
• Pepper
• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
• 4 slices French bread, about 1/2 inch thick
• 4 leaves red leaf lettuce
• 1 large tomato, or 2 small