Some people relish the challenge, while others find that the payoff doesn't justify all the work,” Hagedorn says.įor those who want to jump straight to the reward, the Going Out Gurus have taste-tested the best crab cakes that local restaurants have to offer.īut for crab-lovers looking to throw a perfect feast this holiday weekend, our Recipe Finder can provide plenty of suggestions. Though the picking process can be intimidating, and exceedingly messy, there is a science to it, as Shields demonstrates.īessie’s Crab Pudding (Michael Temchine for The Washington Post)įor a special crab-themed meal, Hagedorn planned a menu of Crab Hush Puppies With Old Bayonnaise, Grilled Soft-Shell Crabs With Chorizo Sauce and Breadless Crab Cakes for guests who find the picking process a bit too labor-intensive. Jessie Taylor was selling a dozen of large females and males for $18 and $26 respectively $28 and $32 for a dozen of extra-large females and males respectively and $55 for a dozen of jumbo males.īut as a salesman with Captain White’s said on Thursday, the prices could double or triple by this weekend, as the holiday kicks into gear. On Thursday, Captain White’s was charging $18 and $22 for a dozen of large females and males respectively $28 and $32 for a dozen of extra-large females and males respectively and $45 for a dozen of jumbo males.
John Shields, chef and owner of Gertrude’s in Baltimore, says that though crab pickings start dotting social calendars in July, the crab hauls available in September and October are bigger and fattier, if not cheaper.Īs of Thursday afternoon, the price for medium-sized male and female crabs at both Captain White’s Seafood City and Jessie Taylor Seafood were running $14 a dozen. Blue Crab Dip by Crosbys Fish & Shrimp Co., Joanie & Ellie Crosby (pictured above) An easy but ever-so-satisfying snack or app, chock-full of flavorful. The end-of-summer holiday also aligns with the optimal time for a crab feast.
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