How to Eat Crabs

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Prepare your table.

   Eating crabs is messy, so the table needs to be readied for splashes and leftovers.
   
   Lay down some newspaper or heavy-duty paper to protect the table, to absorb the juices, and to make clean up easier.
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   Step 2: Gather a crab mallet

   , Steam the crabs; blue ones will usually turn deep red.
   
   Normally crabs are steamed with a layer of seasoning.
   
   For some ideas on how to cook crabs, see further:
   How to cook crabs, How to steam crabs and How to season crab legs.
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   Step 3: dull knife

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   Step 4: and a claw cracker if desired.

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   Step 5: If you haven't already cooked the crabs

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   Step 6: do so.

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