How to remove the meat from a crab

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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

In a pot, heat water, and once it starts to boil, add the crabs. Cook them for 10 minutes or until they change color.

Remove from the pot with the help of some tongs.

Remove the legs and claws; it's easier if you twist the extremities until you manage to release them.

Place the crab upside down. In the stomach, you will find a triangular flap, remove it.

Flip the crab over and insert your thumbs between the shell and the body to separate the shell.

Break the shell of the legs with a rolling pin and extract the meat.

Remove the fluffy gills found inside the shell and discard them.

Use a spoon to remove the meat from the shell.

From the upper shell, remove the part where the mouth was located. Wash it thoroughly.

How to remove the meat from a crab

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