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Crabs fatten up to make it through the process of molting, rendering soft shell crabs intensely flavorful. Soft crab lovers will appreciate that ours are cleaned, frozen and ready for the frying pan. Our Maryland soft shell crabs are easy to prepare and a true gourmet seafood delicacy.
Maryland soft shell crabs are at a growth stage when the crab sheds its outer shell and must be removed from the water within a few hours of shedding before the tender skin hardens into another larger shell. Soft shell crabs are sold whole. They're in season from April to mid-September and vary in size from 4-6 inches.
To clean a soft shell crab, cut away the eyes and mouth with a sharp knife or scissors. Fold back one side of the top shell to expose the pale orange gills. Pull away and discard the gills from both sides of the crab. Turn the crab over and fold back the tail flap. Pull it away from the body and discard. The crab is now cleaned. Our soft shell crabs for sale will arrive pre-cleaned and ready to prepare.
