Mud crab is one of the best shellfish you could wish for. Its moist meat, mostly found in the body and claws, has a marvelous distinct and sweet flavor. The mud crab is one of the best seafoods for presentation, with graceful legs and ornate claws that can be kept whole and used as a garnish. A crab claw protruding from a bowl of hearty mud crab bisque can be very appealing to the eye. One of the best cooking methods is to steam, boil or poach mud crabs in salted water (25 g of salt per litre), then season with lemon, black pepper, garlic and onion. The crab can be finished off for the final dish by a variety of methods including barbecuing or pan-frying.

Energy – 89cal, protein – 18g, cholesterol – 45mg