Canned crab meat is a convenient and tasty seafood staple that many home cooks like to keep stocked in their pantry. Its versatility and long shelf life makes canned crab an ideal ingredient to have on hand for recipes like crab cakes, crab dip, pasta, sandwiches and more. But what if you don’t end up … Read more
There are three easy ways to cook crab legs: boiling, steaming, and baking. In less than 10 minutes, each method will give you perfectly warmed crab meat. There are also lots of tips in this post on how to choose and cook the most common types of crab legs. Fresh crab is every seafood lover’s … Read more
As a Marylander I take my crab cakes very seriously. Our state is famous for producing the finest flakiest, most delicious crab cakes in the country. The combination of lump Maryland blue crab meat, spices, and binder fried to a beautiful golden brown is iconic here. But not all crab cakes are created equal. There … Read more
If youre searching for delicious Maryland soft shell crabs for sale, youve come to the right place. Harbor House Crabs has been proudly supplying Maryland soft shell crabs and other high-quality seafood for more than twenty years and has built a reputation for giving our customers the best quality. Â. Because their hard shells haven’t … Read more
It is often very hard to tell if a hermit crab is really molting or has already crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. This is due to how similar in appearance the two can be. In the beginning of the molt, the large cheliped (pincer) muscle stiffens up as it gets ready to pull off the … Read more
Crab apple trees are known for their beautiful spring blossoms and attractive fruits. However, some homeowners find them messy when the flowers, fruits, leaves, and branches fall and litter the ground. So are crab apple trees really messy? Let’s take a closer look. What Makes Crab Apples Messy There are a few key characteristics of … Read more
The term fiddler crab refers to around 100 species and subspecies of crabs from the genus Uca. They are found along beaches and brackish (a mixture of saltwater and freshwater) waterways around the world. Male and female fiddler crabs are easily distinguished by looking at their claws. The females have small claws while the males … Read more
These crab cakes are a Maryland classic. They are made with fresh lump crab meat and just enough filler to hold it all together. Chesapeake blue crabs and crab cakes are so good that they’re almost religious in Maryland. My family is a dedicated devotee. Our favorite crab shacks are all along the Eastern shore … Read more
Can dogs eat crab meat? Is it safe to feed my pet? If you have some extra crab that you want to get rid of before it goes bad, you might be wondering. In most cases, it’s safe to give dogs a little bit of crab, but there are some risks that come with feeding … Read more
We have started catching stone crabs. A crab will live if you break one of its legs off and put it back in the water. The leg will grow back. I have a question: Can you freeze the crab leg without cooking it if you break it off and put it on ice until you … Read more