Unlike regular old hard shell crabs, you can eat soft shell crabs whole, chowing down on the shell and all. If you've never tried soft-shell crab before, it might seem strange to eat shellfish ...
“Smaller crabs that weigh less than 1kg can be eaten whole. For larger crabs ... There are some health benefits to eating this dish. Ng said the protein-rich crabmeat helps muscle growth ...
Fresh crabs should feel heavy for their size. You can buy a crab live and boil it yourself; alternatively, ask your fishmonger to kill it for you, or buy it ready-cooked. If buying cooked crabmeat ...