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How to Clean a Soft Shell Crab
                

       

 
  
1.  Remove the crab from the refrigerator or ice  bath. If very
     cold, you will see little  movement.
 
 
 
2.  Flip back the shell to expose the gills.
 
 
 
3.  Pull away the gills and discard. Repeat the procedure on
      the other side of the shell.
 
 
 
4.  Turn the crab to expose its underside. Pull back the
      apron.
 
 
 
5.  Twist the apron and pull it away from the crab's body.
      Discard.
   
 
 
6.  Using kitchen shears or a knife, cut away the eyes and
      mouth.
 
 
 
7.  The crab is now ready to be fried, sautéed, broiled or
     grilled.