BALTIMORE — At summertime backyard feasts, crab shells are just a barrier between hunger and satisfaction. Marylanders smash the crustaceans’ protective casings with wooden mallets, pick out the tasty ...

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 ...

ASHEVILLE - Chefs are reveling in soft-shell crab season and diners are reaping the rewards with a slew of new recipes landing on local restaurant menus and specials boards. Post 25 Kitchen and Lounge ...

It’s a most magical time of year, early spring, when Mother Nature begins waking up all around us. We can see it in early crops like asparagus and strawberries, and in seafood markets with plump ...

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 ...

They typically start to appear in restaurants in the springtime — fried on sandwiches, pressed into tacos, rolled tight into sushi. Many chefs are eager to get them in stock to be proudly rattled off ...

Many nights, Trudy Luke is up all night monitoring her blue crabs. Producing soft-shell blue crabs is all about the timing — being ready to take a crab from the tank in the small window after it has ...

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Hermit crabs are fascinating. Not only do these crustaceans often grow into massive creatures, but they also change shells throughout their lives. Their appearance can vary depending on the size and ...