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Had some fantastice soft shell crab at West Town Tavern about a month ago. It was served as a BLT, but was open-faced and heavenly. Not sure if they are still in season, so I would call ahead it you intend to head there...

I will be visiting DC this week and was wondering where I can buy fresh soft shell crab. Will be staying in the Georgetown/Dupont Circle area, but am willing to travel on the weekend. I’m looking for ones that are still...

-$10 each in a Japanese restaurant. So what’s a thrifty girl to do if she wants a whole pile to herself? Soft shell crabs are relatively simple to make at home. Essentially you clean them, dredge them, and fry them. They are...