Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs

Soft Shell Crabs

Authentic USA Blue Crabs
Hand-Made
Sustainably Caught

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$39.00

Description

Premium Soft Shell Crabs - Fresh, Tender, and Delicious

Experience the sweet, tender taste of premium soft shell crabs from Chesapeake Crab Connection. Known for their delicate texture and rich flavor, our soft shell crabs are carefully harvested and prepared to offer a truly unique seafood experience. Whether pan-fried, grilled, or sautéed, these soft shell crabs make the perfect addition to any meal. Delivered fresh to your door, they offer the ultimate taste of coastal cuisine.

Why Choose Our Soft Shell Crabs?

  • Sweet, Tender Meat: Our soft shell crabs are prized for their sweet, succulent meat and delicate texture. Enjoy a truly gourmet seafood experience with every bite.
  • Sustainably Sourced: We are committed to responsible harvesting, ensuring that our crabs are caught using sustainable practices that protect the environment and support local fishermen.
  • Fresh and Ready to Cook: Delivered fast, our soft shell crabs arrive at their peak of flavor, ready for cooking. Simply prepare them in your favorite recipe and enjoy.
  • Perfect for Any Meal: Whether pan-fried, grilled, or added to a seafood salad, our soft shell crabs elevate any dish with their distinctive flavor and texture.

Product Details:

  • Premium Soft Shell Crabs: Fresh, sweet, and tender crabs, caught at the perfect moment for a delicate and flavorful experience
  • Sustainably Sourced: Hand-harvested using responsible practices to ensure ethical and environmentally friendly fishing
  • Freshness Guaranteed: Delivered fast, straight to your door, for peak quality and taste
  • Versatile Cooking: Perfect for pan-frying, grilling, sautéing, or enjoying as part of a seafood feast
  • Ready to Cook: No need to clean or prepare—our soft shell crabs are ready to cook right out of the box

Order Now for Fresh Soft Shell Crabs Delivered to Your Door

At Chesapeake Crab Connection, we are proud to offer the best soft shell crabs available. Our fresh, high-quality crabs are perfect for any occasion, whether you’re preparing a seafood feast, grilling out, or treating yourself to a gourmet meal at home.

Order today and enjoy FREE SHIPPING on orders over $300! Whether you’re cooking for a special occasion or enjoying a classic seafood dish, our soft shell crabs are sure to impress.

Shipping

At Chesapeake Crab Connection, we’ve carefully selected the best shipping methods to ensure your crabs and seafood arrive fresh, intact, and ready to impress— from our family to yours!

Maintaining Peak Freshness For Delivery:

At Chesapeake Crab Connection we have developed a packing and shipping process to ensure your seafood favorites arrive at peak freshness. With our proprietary software, delivery date driven shipping options will not be available if they are not in our peak freshness window! No need to worry, dates available guarantee freshness for your order!

Delivery Days:
We ship your packages Monday through Friday for delivery Monday through Saturday!

Shipping Options & Instructions:

After selecting your seafood favorites, choose if you would like to include shipping protection and then select your desired delivery date. Continue to the checkout page. At checkout you will be able to select from one of the available shipping options based on your delivery address and selected delivery date.

Pro Tip: Plan ahead so you can select low-cost Ground Shipping Options!

Ground (1 - 4 Days Delivery Address) Free Shipping On Orders $300+

3 Day Select (3 Days) Free Shipping On Orders $350+

2nd Day Air (2 Days) Free Shipping On Orders $500+

1 Day Air (Overnight 1 Day) Free Shipping On Orders $650+

Steamed Crabs & Frozen Seafood:
Our available shipping options include: Ground, 3 Day Select, 2nd Day Air and 1 Day Air.

Live Crabs & Fresh Seafood:
Must ship via Priority Overnight or Next Day Air to preserve freshness and quality.

Order Deadlines:
Order cutoff is at 5:30PM EST Monday - Friday. We recommend ordering early for special occasions. If you have any questions regarding shipping please contact us at 866-509-2722 and a customer service agent will be happy to assist.

Carriers & Timing:
We ship with UPS. Delivery times may vary, especially during holidays or to rural areas. Some deliveries may arrive as late as 8-9 PM. For restricted-access addresses, please contact customer service before ordering.

 

Preparation

How do you reheat steamed blue crabs?

Method 1: Reheating on the Stovetop (Steaming)

Prepare the Steamer: Fill a large pot with about an inch or two of water. Add a steaming rack or basket on top, making sure it sits above the water level.

Heat the Water: Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat.

Add the Crabs: Place the steamed blue crabs in the steamer basket. You can layer them, but don't overcrowd them.

Steam the Crabs: Cover the pot and let the crabs steam for 5–10 minutes until heated through. Be careful not to over-steam, as this can dry out the meat.

Check for Heat: Carefully remove one crab and check that it's heated evenly before serving.

Serve: Remove the crabs from the steamer and serve immediately with your favorite dipping sauces.

Method 2: Reheating in the Oven

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).

Prepare the Crabs: Place the crabs in a baking dish and cover them with aluminum foil to retain moisture.

Add Moisture: To keep the crabs from drying out, add a splash of water or a bit of melted butter to the baking dish.

Reheat: Bake in the preheated oven for about 10 minutes, or until thoroughly heated. Check that the crabs are warmed evenly before serving.

Serve: Remove from the oven and enjoy.

Method 3: Reheating in the Microwave (Quick Option)

Prepare the Crabs: Place the crabs on a microwave-safe dish and cover with a damp paper towel to retain moisture.

Heat: Microwave on high for 1–2 minutes. Check the temperature after one minute and continue heating in 30-second intervals until hot.

Serve: Once heated through, serve immediately. Be cautious, as microwaving may slightly dry out the crabs.

For all methods, avoid overheating, as it can make the crab meat tough and dry. These techniques will keep the crabs moist and flavorful!

Our Blue Crab Guarantee
Boat To Table In 48 Hours
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8000+ Orders Per Year
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Our Blue Crab Guarantee
Boat To Table In 48 Hours
Shipping To All 50 States
Sustainable Fishing
8000+ Orders Per Year
EnsureFresh™ Packaging
Our Blue Crab Guarantee
Boat To Table In 48 Hours
Shipping To All 50 States
Sustainable Fishing
8000+ Orders Per Year
EnsureFresh™ Packaging
Our Blue Crab Guarantee
Boat To Table In 48 Hours
Shipping To All 50 States
Sustainable Fishing
8000+ Orders Per Year
EnsureFresh™ Packaging

75,000+ Happy customers

Chesapeake Crab Connection has served over 75,000 satisfied customers nationwide.

Sustainably sourced

Our shellfish, seafood and other delicacies are sourced with the environment's well-being at heart.

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About this product

Crabbers have a keen eye for crabs ready to bust out of their shells, called molting. Young, immature crabs molt frequently to reach adult size measurements. So, the small crabs get special grading to catch them in ”the act.” A crab without the hard shell takes the difficulty out of the feast. The only preparation is a “cleaning and dressing” where the inedible mouth parts, gills, and abdomen are snipped away. Most chefs prefer a flash frozen soft shell for the cooking calendar ease.

The attention to timing and how to bring the soft shell to the table requires skillful routines. The crabber quickly places a crab ready to molt in a tank on board the boat and transfers them into a larger tank back at the dock.  Biologically filtered tanks keep the “busters” healthy as they enter into the molting stage. At that instant, the crabber must “harvest” the crab since he only has about a 3 hour window until the crab begins to grow a new shell, which takes away from the delicacy of eating jumbo, lump, and claw meat without a shell. This surprise catch fills the pots throughout the warmer months from mid-April until mid-October. Once the weather turns cold, the chance of potting a soft shell becomes less. The detailed routine in harvesting a soft shell and the incredible reality of eating the entire crab, minus a few parts, makes this dish a true delicacy. Try sautéing, grilling, or deep frying to add your personal “chef touch” to a bay “must have!”