Are you supposed to eat the shell of a fried soft shell crab?!
Are you supposed to eat the shell of a fried soft shell crab?
Answers:
Yes! The shell is edible.
Soft shell crab are very popular in New Orleans especially in Poor Boys.
Very delicious!
Source(s):
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/soft_shell_...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/po'_boy...
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Yes. Direct from Food & Wine Magazine:
Soft-shell crabs are among the most delectable, and the most seasonal, of sea creatures. Maryland Blue crabs molt between mid-May and late September, and for two days the crab's brand-new shell is as tender as a fresh basil leaf. Besides being succulent, soft-shells are clean: they stop eating three days before molting, so their digestive systems are purified when the watermen retrieve them from the floats where they're kept. And, yes, in case you wonder, you do eat the whole thing.
Plus, I've eaten soft-shelled crabs many times. Their shell is not hard, it's quite tender.
Polly
yes.. soft shell crab it-self doest make it tasteful. needs to combine with flavorful sauce.
No I broke my baby tooth trying to eat it and it ws not loose trust me dont!
I don't eat seafood, but I read about those things, and they said yes, you eat the shell, too. However, unless someone is holding a gun to your head, do what you want! If you don't want to, then don't. As for me, I'm ordering the salad and pasta! Good luck, and Bon Appetit!
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