Crab which bits to eat

Related Items Prep for the Mess. Credit: Adam Cruft. Pop Open the Shell. Remove the Inedible Bits. Butterfly the Body. Snap Off the Legs. Cracking crab legs. Bring it up to a boil and then simmer it for about 10 minutes.

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Though such dishes are too rich for everyday eating, as an occasional treat they're well worth the effort. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data. Select personalised content. Create a personalised content profile. Measure ad performance. Select basic ads. Create a personalised ads profile. Use a large knife to cut the main body in half.

Crack the claws and legs using a heavy object like a hammer, kitchen mallet, knife sharpening steel or rolling pin. Carefully remove the meat using a lobster pick or teaspoon. Discard the cartilage in the middle of the claws and legs.

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