How To Thaw Frozen Blue Crab (Soft Shell Crabs)
Never defrost soft-shell crabs in cold water. Always defrost crabs in the fridge.
Equipment
- A plate
- Paper towel
- A steamer pot (if you're steaming the crab)
- Salt (if you're steaming the crab)
- Water (if you're steaming the crab)
- Tongs (if you're steaming the crab)
Instructions
- Take the soft-shelled crabs out of the freezer.
- Place the wrapped crabs on a plate and put it in the fridge to defrost overnight.
- Unwrap the crabs, rinse them clean under cold running water, and pat them dry with a paper towel.
- To cook the crabs, steam them or fry them.
How To Steam Soft-Shelled Crabs
- Fill a large steamer pot with 1 inch of salted water. Use the tongs to put the crab(s) in the steamer basket.
- Cover the pot and steam until the crabs are cooked through, about 10 minutes. The crab shells should appear red when cooked.