Get the latest Crabs recipes from Group Recipes. http://www.grouprecipes.com/tag/crabs Live, fresh or frozen-all good when it comes to these babies. Sweet and tender with a mild, tangy flavor. The soft-shell is the blue crab in its molted state.The molting process means an abundant supply of soft crabs from late spring to early fall, with May through September ranking as the most productive months. They are available frozen year round. I received a case of 12 frozen for a present and will have company to share them with us. A few facts: The soft-shell season is traditionally marked with the first full moon in May.At that time, the blue crab begins its molting season to accommodate its summer growth.The actual shedding of the shell can take anywhere from one to three hours, after which it must be removed or the hardening process will continue, reducing the quality of the soft-shell crab. Soft-shells are harvested in their peeler stage in peeler pounds or pots and transferred to shedding operations where they are monitored around the clock. Virginia’s waters and products are regulated by federal and state agencies including the FDA, the Virginia Department of Health, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, insuring that only safe wholesome seafood are sold. By Chef Bruce Sherman of Food and Winer http://www.grouprecipes.com/105062/soft-shell-crab-sandwiches-with-pancetta-and-remoulade-2-ways.html Good old fashioned, delcious crab cakes! http://www.grouprecipes.com/95921/nirvana-crab-cakes.html A yummy soup and easy to make http://www.grouprecipes.com/94159/quick-crab-soup.html I tried this just being funny, but to my surprise they came out delicious. The downturn of the economy inspired me to create this dish. http://www.grouprecipes.com/90826/crab-stick-cakes.html I tried this just being funny, but to my surprise they came out delicious. The downturn of the economy inspired me to create this dish. http://www.grouprecipes.com/90825/crab-stick-cakes.html A Cajun lovers favorite dish Stuffed Crabs. If you didn't like Crab before you will now. http://www.grouprecipes.com/67037/louisiana-stuffed-crabs.html Restaurant recipe for great crab cakes http://www.grouprecipes.com/66049/joes-crab-shack-crab-cakes.html Love these little guys! To get the sea-fresh taste and crisp texture of soft-shells, buy them fresh, clean them yourself and fry them immediately. http://www.grouprecipes.com/63834/soft-shell-crabs-with-garlic-marsala-butter.html Phyllo dough filled with tasty crab, herb and spice combinations. Barefoot contessa recipe which I also make with adding some sauted chopped mushrroms http://www.grouprecipes.com/61037/crab-strudel.html A cheese/crab stuffed chicken breast. This dates back to my Florida days and originally was a Southern Living recipe. It quickly became a family favorite. http://www.grouprecipes.com/60918/stuffed-chicken-crab-rolls.html