Things You'll Need:
- Soft-shell Blue Crabs
- Kitchen Shears
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Step 1
Use kitchen shears to cut off crab's face, slicing about 1/4 inch behind the eyes.
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Step 2
Pull up one side of the soft upper shell, leaving it intact, and remove the spongy gills underneath.
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Step 3
Do the same on the crab's other side.
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Step 4
Turn over and pull off belly flap, or "apron," which is triangle-shaped.
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Step 5
Rinse crab with cold water.
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Step 6
Pat dry.
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Step 7
Cook crab as desired.









