Fresh crab is delicious, but is often expensive. For a much more affordable option, try canned crab, which can cost as little as a can of tuna.

Generally, blue, snow, and Dungeness crabs have a similar salty-sweet flavor, but differences in taste will occur based on ...

Fresh crabs should feel heavy for their size. You can buy a crab live and boil it yourself; alternatively, ask your fishmonger to kill it for you, or buy it ready-cooked. If buying cooked crabmeat ...

Cook until the bell pepper is crisp-tender, about 8 minutes. Add the thyme and saffron and season with salt. Let cool. Put the crab and parsley in a large bowl and pour the escabèche mixture on top.

Below is the recipe: Ingredients • 5 quarts water • 1 dozen fresh crabs ... Continue cooking the gumbo for 60 minutes. Add the reserved crabs and shrimp and cook for 15 minutes longer.

I add a few fresh white breadcrumbs ... I like lightly cooked spinach too. Watercress and frisee are both really sound side salads to have with crab, they add a little spikiness to the general ...