Once happy with the placement, the hermit crab gingerly scoots itself out of its brown-striped shell and reveals the lower half of its body, which is usually hidden away. Unlike the crab's exposed ...

Be sure to remove the gills, mouth, and any other inedible parts. Rinse the crab body and legs individually to ensure they're ...

But, not all parts of the crab's body are equal. The claws and jumbo lump meat are more popular than what's called "special" flesh: small, mushier flakes from the body. In addition, whether the ...

Use kitchen shears to trim off the eyes and mouth parts, then briefly rinse the body under cold water. Cut each crab body into four pieces, making sure some of the legs are attached to each quarter.