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 ...

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 ...

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