by John Shelton | Mar 7, 2014 | Crab, Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Softshell Crab, Species ID
Blue Crab – Anatomy Female Atlantic Blue Crab – Callinectes sapidus Chela (Claw – includes dactyl and propodus) Pereopods (legs, numbered 1-5) Cheliped (entire claw) Claw: Dactyl (moveable finger) Propodus Carpus Merus Eyes Cervical groove Carapace...
by John Shelton | Jan 28, 2014 | Angler's Kitchen, Crab, Crustaceans, Seafood, Softshell Crab
What Are Soft Shell Crabs? Soft shell crabs are soft-bodied, freshly molten blue crab. The blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, is a variety of swimming crab typically found in the Western Atlantic. It is ‘famous’ in the mid-Atlantic coast region of the US. This blue crab...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jan 28, 2014 | Crab, Crustaceans, Seafood, Softshell Crab
Soft shell crab facts Female blue crabs have red tipped claws, male typically all blue. Blue crabs may be found in other locations—larval and juvenile crabs have been known to attach themselves to ship hulls or be transported in a ship’s water ballast. They are...
by John Shelton | Jan 28, 2014 | Angler's Kitchen, Crab, Crustaceans, Prepping and Fabrication, Seafood, Softshell Crab
Market Soft Shell Crab Sizing: Sizing is based on in measurement across the back end point to end point. These are approximate market sizes and may vary with commercial company if purchasing them. Mediums: 3 1/2 to 4 inches Unfortunately, 25% of NSAIDs users...
by John Shelton | Jan 25, 2014 | Angler's Kitchen, Crab, Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Seafood, Softshell Crab
Soft shell crabs are soft-bodied, freshly molten blue crab. The blue crab, Callinectes sapidus, is a variety of swimming crab typically found in the Western Atlantic. It is ‘famous’ in the mid-Atlantic coast region of the US. This blue crab variety is being discussed...
by Dana Point Fish Company | Jan 22, 2014 | Angler's Kitchen, Crab, Crustaceans, DPFishCo, Prepping and Fabrication, Seafood, Softshell Crab
How to Prep Soft Shell Crabs Remove the head. To remove the head, make a straight cut using scissors just behind the eyes – this will remove the mouth, eyes, and entire head. Remove the gills. They are found on both the left and right side of the...
