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, ...

Prepare a grill for high-heat cooking. Oil the grate well. Keep lid closed. Make the Old Bay butter: In a saucepan over high heat, melt butter. Add garlic, shallots, lemon zest and juice, thyme and ...

Once the weather warms up, the beauty of outdoor grilling commences. Sure, there are dependably tasty options like one of the best grilled chicken recipes, or perhaps a side of tasty grilled ...

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 ...

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 ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - I use whaler-sized soft-shell crabs in this dish. Remember, don’t overcrowd the crabs in the pan while sautéing. Also, preheat your oven to keep the cooked crabs warm until ...

And while it's only seasonal, spidery-looking soft-shell crab is an even bigger fan favorite around the globe. Soft-shell crabs' uniqueness as an ingredient -- as well as its seasonality and different ...

Beignet batter thinly coats a creamy, warm crab filling with a crispy, light crust in this 30-minute recipe from New Orleans chef Justin Devillier. New Orleans chef Melissa Martin says her aunt ...

“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 ...

1. Soak the cleaned crabs in buttermilk for one hour. 2. Heat butter and oil in a Dutch oven or heavy skillet over medium heat. 3. Whisk together the flour, cornmeal and seasonings. 4. Dredge the ...