How to Buy Soft Shell Crab
Most soft shelled crab comes from certain parts of the country. Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Louisiana contain most of the country’s soft shell crab supply.
Soft shell crabs are typically available in late spring to early fall. They are only productive in these months and are not always available in the winter.
Places To Buy Soft Shell Crab
Local Fish Markets
If you live in one of the areas that soft shell crab is plentiful you should be able to find it easily. If not, you will have a little bit of a harder time. Some local fish markets will carry soft shell crab. Others allow you to order the soft shell variety and pick up once delivered.
Ordering Through the Internet
Many websites allow you to order soft shell crab and have it delivered to your home. Here are some websites that are especially good:
The Crab Place
This website is particularly helpful. You can buy various types and sizes of soft shell crab and in many different quantities. They also offer preparation directions on their website. These soft shell crabs are shipped directly from Maryland.
Allen Brothers
While Allen Brothers is known for its steaks, they have a great seafood variety too. You can order twelve soft shell crabs at a time. The website also offers cooking instructions.
Linton’s Seafood
Linton’s Seafood allows you to buy soft shell crab in small quantities for cheaper prices. These are shipped direct from Maryland.
All Fresh Seafood
All Fresh Seafood allows you to buy one crab at a time if you wish. This website also offers some great recipe ideas for all types of seafood.
Restaurants
If you are craving soft shell crab and can’t find it anywhere or don’t want to order online, many seafood restaurants offer this delicacy. You may want to call ahead since it is not a regular menu item.
Whichever your method of obtaining the soft shell crab, enjoy it! This rare style of seafood is not around all year, so come winter, you are just going to have to wait.
