How to Shuck Oysters

Preliminaries: make sure all oysters are alive. Rinse under cold water before shucking. Shucking Oysters Hold a towel under the oyster and place in your had with the hinge toward the opposite hand, with the hinge facing you. Insert the oyster knife close to the hinge...

Deviled Crab

  Deviled Crab 1 lb. crabmeat (picked to remove all shell)2 tablespoons chopped onion3 tablespoons melted butter2 tablespoons flour3/4 cup milk1/2 teaspoon saltWhite pepper (dash)1/2 teaspoon dry mustard1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce1/2 teaspoon dried rubbed...

Crab and Mashed Potato Cakes

This recipe for crab cakes uses a pound of crabmeat and leftover mashed potatoes. Form in patties and fry until golden. Crab and Mashed Potato Cakes 1 lb. crabmeat (picked to remove all shell)1 cup leftover mashed potatoes1 egg (beaten)1/2 teaspoon saltBlack pepper...