period crab recipes (was SC - Chinese Crab - Charibdys japonica)

[Tara Sersen]

> > Lord Stefan, just curious here, do you have a seasoning down your way called
> > Old Bay seasoning?  It's what most folks use for crabs up here in MD.  (I
> > don't-it covers the delecate flavor too much for me).

Now, I think Old Bay has it's place.  It's great on the french fries
that accompany your crabcake, or sprinkled on the steamed whole crabs. 
You get just a taste of it off your fingers as you tear the buggers
apart.  But, I agree - it's too much for crabcakes themselves.

- -Magdalena
Maryland Blue Crab Fiend