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Have you picked up a delicious crab for lunch or dinner? This clawed crustacean may seem intimidating to eat at first, but it's really simple to crack open with the proper tools and techniques. We've covered everything you need to know about cracking a crab, so you can enjoy every last bit of it.
Ingredients
- Whole cooked crab that has been dunked in an ice bath to stop the cooking process to make it easier to handle
- Small bowls of melted butter
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionHow can I heat up crabs?Community AnswerYou can boil water and add salt. When the water is boiling, reduce the heat, add the crabs, and let cook for approximately 3 minutes.
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Tips
Things You'll Need
- Seafood Scissors
- Bowl for empty shells
- Lots of napkins -- this will get messy!
- Sturdy seafood/nut crackers
- Thin metal seafood picks or small fork
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