Call it the battle of the soft-shell crab. Quinn Hatfield, chef and co-owner of Hatfield’s, didn’t want them on his menu -- they’re best eaten simply, he thought, and he knew that they’d be so popular ...

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 ...

1. Combine the flour, 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and 1/8 teaspoon of the pepper in a bowl. Dredge the crabs in the flour mixture, lightly coating both sides. 2. Heat the oil in a large nonstick skillet ...

Watch as two British men try fried soft-shell crab for the first time at a lively seafood market. Their hilarious reactions ...

If you enjoy cooking soft shell crab and are on a quest for just the right recipe that will produce a crisp exterior, Food Network star Bobby Flay shared a trick that always results in a crusty soft ...

“I would like to find whoever ‘invented’ the soft-shell crab sandwich and give that person a massive hug,” said Michel Nischan in Sustainably Delicious (Rodale). Maryland soft-shells are meant to be ...

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, ...

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 ...

'Tis the season to get crabby - since soft-shell crab is in season in the Lowcountry. At Emeline, guests can go Crabbing with Tia on Charleston’s waterways to catch soft-shell crabs. Tia, a Lowcountry ...

2 to 4 servings This recipe is courtesy of Jimmy Sneed, probably the foremost expert on soft-shell crabs. He wrote the foreword to "The Soft Shell Crab Cookbook." In 1992, he was the chef at Windows ...

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 ...