Soft Shell crab is a seafood delicacy. The best soft shell crab dishes come from Maryland blue crab. Although usually thought to be restaurant-fare, these recipes are surprisingly easy to prepare at home.

Featured Soft Shell Crab Recipes

Spicy Stuffed Soft Shells
Baked Soft Shell Crabs
Traugott's Sauteed Soft Shell Crabs

Soft Crabs Mia
Fried Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs with Tarragon Sauce

Extra-Simple Soft Shell Crab Recipes

Wye Island Soft Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs Grilled in Soy Sauce
Crisfield Bill's Grilled Soft Shell Crabs

Soft Shell Crabs Lindo
Tom's Sauteed Soft Shell Crabs
Tyler Creek Grilled Soft Shell Crabs

Classic Soft Shell Crab Recipes with a Twist

Soft Crab Le Canard
Soft Shell Crabs, Rose Haven
Soft Shell Crabs with Black Bean Sauce
Mike's Sauteed Soft Shell Crabs

Fried Soft Shell Crabs with Beer Batter
Soft Shell Crabs, Pecan Monteleone

More Soft Shell Crab Dishes

Matt's Fried Soft Shell Crabs
Brenda's Fried Soft Crabs
Tonya's Fried Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs Buster Nelson
Soft Shell Crabs with Pine Nuts
Cornmeal-Crusted Soft-Shelled Crabs

Fried Buckrams
Byrdtown Soft Shell Crabs
Virginia Fried Soft Shell Crabs
The Miller's Wife Soft Shell Crabs

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Crabs make up 20% of all marine crustaceans caught and farmed worldwide. More than 1.5 million tons of crab is caught and consumed annually.

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Try our delicious Maryland Soft Shell crabs for a delicate, clean, slightly sweet tasting crab that can be enjoyed whole and are great baked, fried or grilled.