This dish really highlights one of the crowned jewels of the Chesapeake Bay: the blue crab. This recipe has a very high ratio of crab to sauce, making it very decadent and a crowd-pleaser. Technique ...

While Maryland and the Chesapeake Bay get most of the attention, the blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) is also the most important and profitable fishery in Delaware. And just like their counterparts ...

As the evenings stretch and the barbecue comes back into view, we’re craving food that feels lighter, brighter and just indulgent enough to mark the shift in season. From smoky stuffed mushrooms to ...

Her Restaurants: Port of Call and Oyster Club, both in Mystic, Conn. What She’s Known For: Inventive dishes that celebrate the local seafood and family farms of coastal Connecticut. Leading the ...

NOW IS the time of year when blue crabs come out of their shells and steal the spotlight from their colder-weather counterparts. A seasonal delicacy, soft-shell crabs are the low-waste crustacean, ...

Hints of spring are with us. Cruel teases of beautiful days to come. Days that we want to fall into and lose ourselves in, unburdened by the layers of clothing. Days where we don’t have to curse the ...

I think deviled crab represents the culinary roots of the low country. It utilizes the less sought-after claw crabmeat of the blue crab, which is in keeping with the no-waste approach to cooking that ...

Place the crab out on a sheet tray and pick through the meat for any shells. Using paper towels, gently press out any excess water from the crab, but don't overdo it. The meat shouldn't be dry, you’re ...

Some store-bought crab cakes are really very good, according to customer reviews. The next time you're grocery shopping, here ...