What Is Crab, soft shell and How Can I Use It?

Crab, soft shell rewards a little know-how: how to choose it, cook it, store it, and substitute in a pinch. Browse 16 recipes to cook with it.

Recipes using crab, soft shell

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Fusilli Bucati with Soft Shell Crabs

Fusilli bucati pasta with sauteed soft shell crabs, Anaheim and jalapeno peppers, white wine, tomato sauce, and wilted escarole. A bold Italian seafood pasta.

Fried Soft-Shell Crab

Wonderful to serve at a picnic or backyard supper.

Marinaded Grilled Softshells

Grilled soft shell crabs basted in a tarragon and lemon pepper marinade. Cooked slow over indirect heat for crispy shells and sweet, tender meat. A Chesapeake Bay summer classic.

Soft-Shell Crabs with Lemon & Capers

Pan-fried soft-shell crabs with a lemon-caper butter sauce, white wine, and shallots. Crispy, briny, and bright with fresh lemon segments in every spoonful of sauce.

Softshell Crabs with Chive Sauce

Pan-fried softshell crabs in butter with a white wine cream sauce finished with Dijon mustard and fresh chives. Golden, crispy shells give way to sweet crab meat under a tangy, herb-laced pan sauce.

Sauteed Soft Shell Crabs with Sugar Snap Peas & Hazelnuts

Soft shell crabs seared in clarified butter meet brown butter sauce spiked with sherry vinegar, toasted hazelnuts, and sweet sugar snap peas. Elegant springtime seafood in under an hour.

Cajun Soft-Shell Crabs on Buns

Crispy pan-fried soft-shell crabs dredged in seasoned flour with paprika, garlic, and cayenne, served on toasted buns with Cajun mayo and scallions. A springtime Gulf Coast treat.

Soft-Shell Crabs with Creamy Tomato Sauce

Crispy flour-dredged soft-shell crabs served on a pool of creamy tomato sauce with creme fraiche, cumin seeds, celery seeds, garlic, and shallots. A restaurant-worthy crab dish with a make-ahead sauce.

Soft Shell Crabs with Scallions

Soft shell crabs simmered in a white wine tomato sauce with scallions, fresh mint, garlic, and red pepper flakes. An Italian-style seafood dish for two, ready in an hour.

Parmesan-Crusted Soft-Shell Crab Sandwiches

Fried soft-shell crab sandwiches in a crispy Parmesan batter with lemon-thyme aioli, fresh arugula, and ripe tomatoes on crusty rolls.

Baked Stuffed Soft Shell Crabs

Soft shell crabs stuffed with cheese, breaded, and baked in tomato sauce until crispy on top and melty inside. A Chesapeake Bay classic that's easier than frying.

Grilled Soft-Shell Crab Sandwiches

Grilled soft-shell crab sandwiches: whole crabs grilled hot for two and a half minutes per side, piled onto rolls with green chile aioli, mixed greens, and sliced tomato.

Beer Batter Softshell Crabs

Golden, crispy beer batter softshell crabs fried to perfection. The batter rests to thicken before frying, giving each crab a crunchy shell with tender, sweet meat inside.

Cornmeal-Coated Soft Shell Crab Sand. with Adobo Mayo & Bp

Crispy cornmeal-fried soft shell crab sandwiches on sourdough with smoky chipotle adobo mayo and a citrus bell pepper slaw. A restaurant-quality seafood sandwich you can make at home.

Beer Battered Soft Shell Crabs with Asian Dipping Sauce

Crispy beer battered soft shell crabs soaked in milk, fried golden, and served with a punchy Asian dipping sauce of fish sauce, lime, honey, and chili. Restaurant-worthy seafood at home.

Sauteed Soft-Shelled Crab

Sauteed soft-shell crab in sizzling butter topped with browned pecans. A Cajun classic with just 4 ingredients and crispy, golden results in under 30 minutes.

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