Whale Soft Crabs (1 & 1/2 dozen)

Includes: (18) Whale Soft Shell Crabs

Whales Measure 6" & up

Nice size, approx. 1 per sandwich or platter

Blue crabs go through a molting process shedding its outer shell and leaving a delicate soft shell crab that is exploding with flavor. Several methods for preparing soft shell crabs are baked, sauteed, deep fried, or pan fried. Other ways of cooking will give equally tasty results. Live soft shell crabs are available from late spring to early fall with May through August the most productive months. Frozen are available year round. All soft shell crabs are cleaned, individually wrapped, frozen and ready for preparation.

Each softshell crab is wrapped, frozen and ready for preparation. Thaw in refrigerator while still in plastic, remove from plastic. Dip crabs in cold milk and then in the batter mix (your choice). Heat 1/8 inch of oil in a frying pan and saute 3 to 5 minutes on each side. Remove from pan and cover to keep warm. We recommend using J.O. Brand Softcrab Batter available on our accessory page. Frozen softshells can be kept in the freezer for usage at a later date.(best within 90 days)

Softshell Crabs Grilled in Soy Sauce

Ingredients:
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 1/2 cups white wine
1/3 cup olive oil
6 drops hot pepper sauce
4 cloves fresh garlic, chopped
4 soft shell crabs

Preparation Instructions:

In a shallow baking dish mix soy sauce, white wine, olive oil, hot pepper sauce and chopped garlic. Add soft crabs and cover. Marinate for 2 hours. Wait for the coals to stop flaming in the grill, and place crabs on the rack. Turn a few times, basting frequently. Soft crabs are cooked when firm and slightly crisp. Serves 2.

Cooking outdoors over the last fifty years has become a way of life around the Chesapeake. No longer is it just burgers, ribs and chicken. You'll find that these grilled softshell crabs are some of the best you've ever had. Try them tonight!