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Blue Soft Shell

A coastal cuisine favorite.

Rich, Sweet, Juicy

Talent and application can easily bring the Soft Shell Blue Crab to a delicacy level and should be prized as a feature. Saute, Pan Fry, Steam Soft-Shell crabs are graded according to the width of the top shell end to end.

Quick Facts

Commonly Known As:
Softies, Soft-shell Crab, Papershells, Buckrams

  • Species Name

    Crab

  • Latin Name

    Callinectes sapidus

  • Origin

    Maryland through Florida

  • Harvest Method

    Hook & Line

  • Range & Habitat

    Eastern United States

  • Producer

    SFS Partnership

Seasonality
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Year Round

Range & Habitat

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