Last night, I had soft shell crabs for dinner, pan sauteed and served in a lemon butter sauce, on top of polenta with deep fried spinach on the side. I could not fini, the restaurant served 3 crabs and they were of very good...

Hi all, Just saw this article on soft shell crab and pasta in the New York Times: http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/28/dining/28mini.html And now I have a craving for it. Anyone know where I can buy some in the South Bay area? Thanks.

A few years ago I bought some at the Dupont Circle Farmers Market. Where have you sighted them? Mama wants soft-shells for Mother’s Day.

On a mission for soft shell crabs. Great dishes anyone had? Also, how about to buy to cook myself?

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