Dungeness crab - this can reach up to 20cm/8in and has plenty of delicious ... this sweet-flavoured crab has no large claws and, indeed, resembles a big spider. Crabmeat is just as good eaten ...
Add the cooked crab claws and spring onions. Warm everything through the butter and season. Scatter the pomegranate seeds on top and drizzle over a little juice. Serve with crusty bread.
Put a crab on its belly. Use a dish cloth to hold the claws down with one hand and, grasping the side of the back shell, pull it up and away from the body. Pour off any liquid in the back shell ...
The most classic sauce is a mustard variation that’s creamy and tangy and truly complements the meatiness of the crab. If you’re ready to bib up and get to cracking, the claws are waiting for you.