Soft-shell season comes around every spring for about two weeks and happens as Atlantic blue crabs molt out of their hard shells when the water's climate and outdoor temperature is just right.

Soft shell crabs are named because they’re actually blue crabs that have just molted their shells, so their new shells are as tough, and fry up incredibly well to a golden brown deliciousness ...

This version, using soft shell crabs, is a compromise – you get all the crabby flavour without having to deal with the shells. You’ll still have garlic breath, though. You can use pre-peeled ...

These crustaceans have been misnamed for two reasons: First, they’re not true crabs, like blue ... but a soft tail on the other half, which they protect using the discarded shells of other ...

Brush crabs with Old Bay butter and season with salt and pepper. Place crabs on grill, shell-side down. Cover grill and cook, 2-3 minutes (depending on size of crabs). Baste crabs with Old Bay ...

1 large yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ¼ cup white wine vinegar ...

Proposed limits on the commercial harvest of blue crabs faces critics who say the management plan amendment is based on a ...