Thx to JudiAU’s tip for soft shell crabs avail at Fish King in Glendale (CA), we grabbed a couple over the w/end and made delicious sandwiches for brunch on sunday. just dusted the crabs w/ flour and pan fried them in...

I have cleaned crabs all my life, and having a 1/2 Chinese mother, I learned to clean only Live crabs. Once they croak they are only good for stock.Having said that and loving the freshness and taste of soft shells, I really need...

Agreed on NY Noodletown...the only place I eat soft-shells other than at home. For the at home version, bring home a couple of cleaned crabs, lightly dust with seasoned flour, quickly saute in butter till crisp on outside and...

I think we are in Soft Chell Crab season, right? Where are the best places to get your soft shells in Chicago? Ive enjoyed them in the past at Carmines and Hugo’s. Didnt enjoy them at McCormick and Schmicks...

I am so happy! It’s soft shell crab season again! Cooked these for the first time last year in a simple sautee, with a dusting of flour. Am going to try barbecuing tonight. Any favourite recipes for this once a year treat (or...

As we get closer to Soft Shell Crab season, I’m looking forward to making them myself in my oven’s BROILER. Nothing beats it...the clean up is even easy, as there’s no splattering of butter as when they’re...

I have seen soft shell crabs in a few fish markets (fresh from Florida) for the past two weekends. Are any restaurants serving them yet ?

...just as an aside, i think i saw something about doing soft-shell crabs on the grill in the current issue of Cooking Light... peace bro b oh, have you ever had a ‘spider roll’? (i may put that one up on the board 'cause...

dusted in some sort of delicate cornmeal crust and cleanly fried, no hint of grease or oil, perfect balance between crunch and juicy, set on a refreshing bed of green papaya salad with a little (superfluous) fresh tartar sauce on...

Courthouse Seafood Market has placed a large sign in the window announcing that they have soft shell crabs. Thought someone might like to know.

I had my first Soft Shell Crab of the season today at Strip T’s in Watertown. A superb Soft Shell Crab Po Boy. Any other suggestions for Soft Shell Crabs around town? Nick

Soft shell crab is my absolute favorite of all shellfish and living in Australia as I do it is next to impossible to get here. I will be visiting my former long-time home of San Francisco during the month of May but I can’t...

dungeness crab

Third-place winner in SF Food Wars' 2009 Mac Battle Royale with Cheese.

Nutty, with a hint of spice and a puddinglike center.