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 ...

Soft-shell crab is a regional favorite this time of year, but those tasty, Crispy Soft-Shell Crab Sandwiches don’t just magically appear in the kitchen of your favorite beachside diner. Just like ...

Atlantic blue crabs have shed their shells to make way for summer growth, meaning soft-shell season has commenced and restaurants are rushing to put them on their menus. These crispy crustaceans are ...

This chef-favorite seasonal crab can be fried, grilled, and sautéed easily at home. The best part? You can eat the shell. Summer, sun, and soft-shell crabs — few combinations are as simple and ...

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 ...

1. Clean the soft shell crabs (or order pre-cleaned crabs from your fishmonger). 2. Place fish fry in a shallow bowl. 3. Pat cleaned crabs dry with a paper towel. Dredge crabs, one at a time, front ...

Delicate soft-shell crabs, a sign of the season, are available now at Euclid Fish Co., Heinen’s and other markets having fish departments. Like asparagus, rhubarb and ramps, their season is a short ...

The last two weeks of April are filled with anticipation for seafood mongers, chefs and foodies alike. Trolling the waters around the North Carolina coast, fishermen are hoping to see the signs of ...

Tierney Plumb is an editor of Eater’s Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. It’s time to roll out the red carpet for soft shell crabs, a mid-Atlantic delicacy that becomes ...