Cleaning Soft Crabs

(or dressing a soft crab)

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Step 1

Cut crab across the face at an upward angle so that the eye sockets and scaly section of the lower mouth are removed.

Step 2

Lift each side of the shell and remove gills.

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Step 3

Turn crab over. Cut off the bottom apron.

 

 

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