Crab and Corn Fritters Sparks Major Debate Among Chefs Nationwide - Away State Journal
Fluffy and crispy, corn fritters are our new favorite Southern-fried side (sorry, hush puppies). Littered with fresh sweet corn, these are the perfect addition to countless summer dinners, from a crab ...
But hold up, before you dive headfirst into a shell-shattering frenzy, did you know there’s a whole world of crab beyond your average snow crab legs? We’re talking a crustacean cornucopia, from the dainty delights of the Dungeness to the meaty majesty of the Alaskan King.
Crabs are decapod crustaceans, either the Brachyura (the "true crabs") or various groups within the closely related Anomura (hermit crabs and allies), characterised by having a heavily armoured shell, their tail segments concealed under the body, the ability to run sideways, and the habit of hiding in rocky crevices.
Crab, any short-tailed member of the crustacean order Decapoda (phylum Arthropoda)—especially the brachyurans (infraorder Brachyura), or true crabs, but also other forms such as the anomurans (suborder Anomura), which include the hermit crabs.
With so many edible crab species (including rare types of crabs) in the ocean and so many amazing crab preparations, we needed some extra help. So we spoke with several seafood experts who guided us through their favorite ways to prepare 13 different types of crabs.
13 Types Of Crab And How To Eat Them, According To Seafood Experts
Explore crab facts, from their sideways walk and powerful pincers to their habitats, diet, evolution, and importance to marine life.
