CRAB CRACKING INSTRUCTIONS

Provided by: East Bay Crab & Grille

Here are five simple steps to help you enjoy “hard” or steamed blue crabs.

1. Turn crab upside down. Use knife point to pry loose the “apron” or “key”. Twist off and discard.
2. Turn crab right side up and remove top shell by prying by hand or with a spoon at the edge nearest the rear of the crab. Twist off large pinchers and save. they also have edible meat.
3. Remove the spongy areas (called devils fingers) found under the top shell.
4. Crab body is now covered with hard, semi-transparent membrane. Break body in half along “key” line and remove appendages. Discard.
5. Enjoy the succulent crab meat.