There's an undeniable allure to well-prepared crab. Especially when fresh, these crustaceans pack in a soft, sweet, and slightly salty flavor. A frequent deterrent to buying and cooking crabs is ...

What is a hermit crab? There are over 800 species of hermit crabs worldwide, and almost all are ocean dwellers—though people are likely most familiar with the dozen semi-terrestrial species ...

1 large yellow onion, peeled and thinly sliced 2 tablespoons kosher salt 1 tablespoon granulated sugar ¼ cup white wine vinegar ...

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 ...

If I had to choose one type of crustacean to eat for the rest of my life, it would be crab. I love all crab dishes, even those made with the canned stuff - although fresh is so much better.

Fresh crabs should feel heavy for their size. You can buy a crab live and boil it yourself; alternatively, ask your fishmonger to kill it for you, or buy it ready-cooked. If buying cooked crabmeat ...