To prepare pre-cooked crab, clean the crab by lifting its “tail,” the small flap on the abdomen, and continue to pry off the ...

Think beyond miso soup. Whether you make your own or use dashi stock powder, this Japanese staple — made with dried kelp and ...

Discover a humble Annapolis crab house where paper-covered tables, Mill Creek views and Old Bay–steamed blue crabs turn lunch ...

A newly discovered pink sea anemone builds homes for hermit crabs. Paracalliactis tsukisome creates protective shell structures. The partnership between pink sea anemone and hermit crabs reveals ...

This soft shell crab sandwich is the unicorn of seafood—a magical moment when you can eat the entire crab, shell and all. Photo credit: Paul F H. The exterior develops a perfect golden crispness while ...

There’s a waterfront stretch in Maryland where boats sway beside crab pots and locals know exactly where to eat. Waterman’s Crab House in Rock Hall has been a steady favorite for years, drawing crowds ...

Hermit crabs have hard claws and legs, but soft abdomens they stick inside abandoned mollusk shells. (Photo by Gail Karlsson) I enjoy having hermit crabs in the yard. They are cute and fun, and come ...

There are certain food experiences that haunt your dreams, that make you contemplate ridiculous road trips at unreasonable hours. The soft shell crab at Harris Crab House in Grasonville, Maryland, is ...

Numerous crab houses in and near Delaware offer various dining experiences, from all-you-can-eat specials to crabs sold by the dozen. Prices for crabs fluctuate based on size and market availability, ...

Tierney Plumb is an editor of Eater’s Northeast region, covering D.C., Boston, Philly, and New York. It’s time to roll out the red carpet for soft shell crabs, a mid-Atlantic delicacy that becomes ...