NOW IS the time of year when blue crabs come out of their shells and steal the spotlight from their colder-weather counterparts. A seasonal delicacy, soft-shell crabs are the low-waste crustacean, ...

Prepare a grill for high-heat cooking. Oil the grate well. Keep lid closed. Make the Old Bay butter: In a saucepan over high heat, melt butter. Add garlic, shallots, lemon zest and juice, thyme and ...

Soft shell crabs are blue crabs that come from the Chesapeake Bay area and usually have two seasons, weather permitting. These are crabs that have recently molted and for the next few days their ...

Place the peppers, Vidalia onion, and chili pepper on the grill over medium-hot coals, and cook until the peppers blister and turn dark brown. Remove the peppers and chili from the grill, and place in ...

Living in California has its benefits, but you won't find fresh soft-shell crab at many places. I returned recently to The Grill on the Alley for their 30th anniversary and enjoyed these sauteed crabs ...

Delicate soft-shell crabs, a sign of the season, are available now at Euclid Fish Co., Heinen’s and other markets having fish departments. Like asparagus, rhubarb and ramps, their season is a short ...