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 ...

As you probably know, whole crabs in general are difficult to find in your everyday market. Live crabs are, of course, even harder to find. But I've struck gold, and it's even better than regular old ...

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 ...

Crab Stuffed Ravioli, Pointe-au-Chien Tribe Pot Fried Crabs, and Soft Shell Crab Breakfast Toast. Today on Louisiana Coastal Cooking it’s a deep dive into Louisiana Blue Crabs. We travel down Bayou ...

Melt butter in skillet over medium-low heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring, about 1-2 minutes. Add flour, and whisk until smooth. Add heavy cream, whisking gently until blended. Add Tasso Ham, Add ...

The fleeting soft-shell crab season is here again and Charleston's chefs are yearning to wow their patrons with different renditions of the sought-after crustacean. Soft-shell season comes around ...