Read more: 10 Weeknight Meals To Make With A Rotisserie Chicken Soft shell crab can be prepared in numerous ways, although it's most often pan-fried or coated in a batter before deep frying.

Put the crab shells, prawn heads and shells, star anise, chicken stock and brandy in a large saucepan and cook for 40–50 minutes. Strain, reserve the liquid and set aside. Fill a deep-fat fryer ...

The crab is usually deep-fried until it is golden brown and crispy. It is then covered in a rich, dark sauce and topped with fried garlic, chilli and spring onions. It used to be a humble dish ...

When newly 'moulted' (crabs regularly shed their hard shells), the crabs are caught with soft-shells and deep-fried for eating whole. The Blue crab is popular along the Eastern seaboard of the ...