Soft-shell crabs from Atlantic and Gulf waters are in season from now through the end of September. You can find them at many international farmers markets such as Buford Highway and Cobb.

Soft shell crabs are considered a delicacy because they must be caught and eaten (unless killed and frozen) within four days of molting. Just about the entire body of the crab can be eaten whole ...

Soft-shell crabs are easy to clean at home, but you can ask your fishmonger for help, too.

Ramps. Heirloom tomatoes. Soft-shell crabs. Some delicacies have extremely short seasons. Soft-shell crabs can look a little intimidating...especially with their little spider-like legs intact ...

This chef-favorite seasonal crab can be fried, grilled, and sautéed easily at home. The best part? You can eat the shell.

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Asheville restaurants are featuring soft-shell crab dishes as menu specials.

A platter of soft shells enjoyed last year at Wicker's Crab Pot. There's comfort and joy in its simplicity. Perfect crabs straight from the seafood market outdoors are battered and fried.

Asheville restaurants are featuring soft-shell crab dishes as menu specials.

Soft-Shell Crab Refers to the brief time just after a blue crab molts, during which the entire shell is edible. They're available fresh from spring to early summer, and frozen year-round. Related ...