Crab is a delicious seafood that is enjoyed around the world. However, before you can cook and eat crab, it’s important to know how to properly clean it. Cleaning crab ensures you remove any inedible parts and guts, leaving just the tasty crab meat behind. With the right techniques and tools cleaning crab is a … Read more
How to cook crab legs, where to get them, what to look for, and how to serve them, step by step. This soft and tasty crab is great for parties, holidays, or other special occasions, and it’s very easy to make. As kids, our family always had “surf and turf” for Christmas Eve dinner, which … Read more
Soft shell crabs are a delicious delicacy enjoyed by seafood lovers across the country. Their sweet, tender meat and crispy edible shells make them a uniquely tasty treat. But if you’ve never eaten soft shell crabs before, you may be wondering – how exactly do you go about eating them? In this comprehensive guide, we’ll … Read more
Walks in the park or backyard playtime often means encounters with fallen crab apples. These tiny, tart fruits litter the ground under crab apple trees in fall. Their bright colors and sweet smell naturally attracts dogs. But can a dog eat crab apples safely? Or are these miniature fruits bad for pups? While not immediately … Read more
Crab claws are one of the most coveted parts of the crab Their meat is tasty, tender and satisfying to eat However, getting into a crab claw can be intimidating if you’ve never done it before. With the right techniques, cracking and eating crab claws is easy. Here is a step-by-step guide to enjoying these … Read more
Zatarain’s Concentrated Shrimp and Crab Boil is a zesty and flavorful seasoning that can really spice up your seafood boils. But how exactly do you use this popular product to get the most flavor? In this comprehensive guide, I’ll walk through everything you need to know to master cooking with Zatarain’s Concentrated Shrimp and Crab … Read more
These Maryland crab cakes get the stamp of approval from locals and out-of-towners alike. This traditional lump crab cake recipe has lemon, parsley, and Old Bay seasoning in it, but the crab meat itself is what gives it the most flavor. When you bake the cakes, make sure they are very hot and use lump … Read more
At your local market, you may have had the rare chance to get fresh crab meat for a great price. Now you want to know if you can freeze that fresh crab meat to save some for later. It’s true that crab is often used to make Cajun-style sides for many dishes, but it’s so … Read more
If you like the California roll, which is a standard item at many sushi restaurants, you’ve probably tried fake crab. The slightly pink roll filler is used instead of real crab and can save you money if your grocery bill starts to mount up. But what really is imitation crab? What is it made out … Read more
Every living thing is on one side of the food chain or the other. We eat to live and we live to eat. Crabs are no different from other species. It may look like they’re just floating around on the ocean floor, molting and mating, fighting off invaders and falling in love—but they’re really just … Read more