How to remove the meat from a crab

Melissa Veytia

Have you ever wondered how to remove the meat from a crab? Here we teach you how to do it easily and simply, so you can use this tasty ingredient in your dishes.

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To remove the meat from the crab you need: • Craps • A pot of water • Some tongs • A rolling pin • A fork
2
In a pot, heat water, and once it starts to boil, add the crabs. Cook them for 10 minutes or until they change color.
3
Remove from the pot with the help of some tongs.
4
Remove the legs and claws; it's easier if you twist the extremities until you manage to release them.
5
Place the crab upside down. In the stomach, you will find a triangular flap, remove it.
6
Flip the crab over and insert your thumbs between the shell and the body to separate the shell.
7
Break the shell of the legs with a rolling pin and extract the meat.
8
Remove the fluffy gills found inside the shell and discard them.
9
Use a spoon to remove the meat from the shell.
10
From the upper shell, remove the part where the mouth was located. Wash it thoroughly.