NOW IS the time of year when blue crabs come out of their shells and steal the spotlight from their colder-weather counterparts. A seasonal delicacy, soft-shell crabs are the low-waste crustacean, ...

“Tell people they can eat the whole thing,” one of my colleagues urged me when I told her I planned to write about soft-shell crabs. If you love blue crabs but are daunted by all that cracking and ...

However, since you traditionally cook soft-shell crabs whole, you needn't distinguish between the two -- you'll get both in every crab, if not every bite. Another important distinction between mature ...

Prepare crab cakes, gumbo, and more with the beautiful savory swimmer. Ashley Day is Food & Wine's associate editorial director. She's edited and directed food and travel content at USA TODAY, the ...

In a large bowl, toss radishes, apples and kohlrabi with sugar, grapefruit juice and a pinch of salt. Let vegetables stand until softened, at least 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a separate small bowl, pour ...

"Soft-shell crab was my first introduction to Vietnamese food. Back in the ’80s, a small Vietnamese restaurant opened in Denver and we decided we needed to join the line to see what all the fuss was ...

Makes 8 servings. Recipe is by Teresa B. Day. 8 large softshell crabs, cleaned 2 cups buttermilk ½ cup butter ¼ cup coconut oil 1 cup flour 1 cup cornmeal 1 tablespoon seafood seasoning blend 1. Soak ...

'Tis the season to get crabby - since soft-shell crab is in season in the Lowcountry. At Emeline, guests can go Crabbing with Tia on Charleston’s waterways to catch soft-shell crabs. Tia, a Lowcountry ...

A whole deep fried soft shell crab on a roll with mayonnaise - Lauripatterson/Getty Images Soft shell crabs are a remarkable dining experience. Unlike regular old hard shell crabs, you can eat soft ...