Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs

Soft Shell Crabs

Authentic USA Blue Crabs
Sustainably Sourced
Flash Frozen
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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 blue crabs are carefully harvested and prepared to offer a truly unique seafood experience. Whether you prefer fried soft crab, soft shell fried crab, or soft shell crab tempura, these 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 soft shell crabs for sale 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 fried soft shell crab, grilled soft shell crabs, or added to a seafood salad, our soft shell blue 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 soft shell crabs, grilled soft shell crabs, sautéing, or enjoying as part of a seafood feast.

  • Ready to Cook: No need to clean or prepare—our soft shell crabs for sale are ready to cook right out of the box.

Order Now for the Freshest Soft Shell Crabs Delivered to Your Door
Whether you're searching for soft shell crabs near me or looking to enjoy these delicious delicacies at home, our premium soft shell crabs are available for sale and delivered right to your doorstep. Enjoy the luxurious taste of soft shell crabs, with FREE SHIPPING on orders over $300.

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 Fast & Fresh Economy Options!

Fast & Fresh Economy (1 - 4 Days Delivery Address) Free Shipping On Orders $300+

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

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

Steamed Crabs & Frozen Seafood:
Our available shipping options include: Fast & Fresh Economy, Standard Air and Priority Overnight.

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

Order Deadlines:
Order cutoff is at 4PM 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 FedEx. 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

Recipes: 3 Delicious Ways to Enjoy Soft Shell Crabs
From fried soft crab to soft shell crab tempura, here are three incredible recipes to make the most of your soft shell crabs:

  1. Fried Soft Shell Crab Sandwich
    Serves: 4
    Ingredients:
  • 4 soft shell crabs
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • 4 soft rolls
  • Lettuce, tomato, and tartar sauce for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Mix flour, paprika, salt, and pepper in a shallow bowl.
  2. Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat.
  3. Coat the soft shell crabs in the flour mixture and fry for 2-3 minutes per side until golden and crispy.
  4. Assemble the sandwich with lettuce, tomato, tartar sauce, and a fried soft shell crab. Serve immediately.

2. Soft Shell Crab Tempura
Serves: 4
Ingredients:

  • 4 soft shell crabs
  • 1/2 cup tempura flour
  • 1/2 cup ice-cold water
  • Vegetable oil for frying
  • Soy sauce for dipping

Instructions:

  1. Heat oil in a deep fryer or large pot to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Mix tempura flour and ice-cold water to form a batter.
  3. Dip the soft shell crabs into the batter and fry for 2-3 minutes until crispy and golden.
  4. Serve with soy sauce for dipping and enjoy this crispy, light seafood treat.

3. Grilled Soft Shell Crabs with Lemon Garlic Butter
Serves: 4
Ingredients:

  • 4 soft shell crabs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • Fresh parsley for garnish
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Melt butter in a saucepan, then add garlic and lemon juice. Stir to combine.
  3. Season the crabs with salt and pepper, then grill for 3-4 minutes per side.
  4. Brush the crabs with the lemon garlic butter while grilling. Garnish with parsley and serve immediately.
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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
Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs
Soft Shell Crabs

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Chesapeake Crab Connection has served over 75,472 satisfied customers nationwide.

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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!”

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