Maryland Soft Shell Crabs, Four
These exquisite Maryland Soft Shell Crabs honor one of the Chesapeake's most cherished seasonal seafood delicacies. From the cool, pristine waters of the Chesapeake Bay, these blue crabs are caught just after naturally shedding their hard outer shell, with each crab delivering an irresistibly sweet flavor and a tender, silky texture that seafood aficionados adore. Fully cleaned, flash frozen, and jumbo-sized at approximately 5"-5.5", they arrive ready for your favorite preparation. Treat yourself to an authentic taste of the Chesapeake Bay with these soft-shell crabs.
Whether lightly sauteed in butter, fried to golden crispness, or tucked into a classic soft-shell sandwich, these soft shell crabs bring the unmistakable taste of the Chesapeake Bay straight to your table. Pair with Eastern Shore Creamed Corn and Southern Collard Greens for a true coastal feast.
These soft-shell crabs cook in minutes and offer an elegant seafood experience delivered right to your door, ideal for entertaining guests, elevating a weeknight dinner, or gifting to the seafood lover in your life.
Choose four or eight Maryland Soft Shell Crabs, each is a serving.
Preparation
These soft shell crabs arrive cleaned and frozen. If thawing crabs, thaw under refrigeration before cooking. DO NOT THAW OR COOK IN PACKAGE. Cut film to remove crabs.
Unwrap soft shell crabs then thaw by leaving them covered in the refrigerator. Pat down with a paper towel to dry. Sprinkle soft crabs with salt and pepper, or season with Old Bay for authentic taste. Coat crabs with flour (or substitute) and saute crabs in a hot frying pan in a small amount of cooking oil or butter until golden brown, about 3-4 minutes per side or until internal temperature reaches 145 degrees F.
Ingredients
Soft Shell Crabs (Callinectes Sapidus)
Contains: Crustacean Shellfish (Crab).