Never buy or cook dead crabs ... After the legs are removed, turn the crab over. With the crab inverted, you'll want to remove the apron, also known as the tail flap. Sometimes it's easiest ...

Pull off the belly flap (also called the apron) from the underside ... The backs of the crab should be sizzling in the oil - you'll need to cook them in batches. Repeatedly ladle the hot oil ...

Clean the crabs by removing claws, top shells, gills, and apron. Reserve the ... During the last 5-10 minutes of cooking, add the seasoned shrimp and jumbo lump crab meat. Cook until the shrimp ...