Should you clean blue crabs before cooking?

Chef's answer
While we often boil or steam our blue crabs whole, sometimes its easier to clean them before cooking. ... Cleaning the crab also allows seasoning flavors to soak into the body meat as they cook. This method of cleaning a crab is simply a matter of popping off the back shell then using a hose to spray out the insides.
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three monthsWith proper care to package, the salmon and trout (fatty fish) can be stored for at least three months in the freezer before quality starts to deteriorate. With a little planning, those freshly caught salmon or trout can be frozen to preserve the quality, flavor and texture.
o Shellfish that cannot completely close their shells can be stored for three to four days. This includes horse clams, softshell clams, geoducks, and razor clams. Shucked Shellfish. Shellfish removed from their shells should keep in a refrigerator for up to three days..
Last, but certainly not least, the self-cleaning feature can present a fire hazard. Even if you've removed all the larger food particles, you'll likely have grease or cooking oil splatters and spills to burn off. ... A word of advice: If your oven does catch on fire during the clean cycle, don't try to put it out..
Last, but certainly not least, the self-cleaning feature can present a fire hazard. Even if you've removed all the larger food particles, you'll likely have grease or cooking oil splatters and spills to burn off. ... A word of advice: If your oven does catch on fire during the clean cycle, don't try to put it out..
Oven Fumes Self-cleaning ovens can produce and emit dangerous fumes into the air with an unpleasant burning smell. Self-cleaning ovens reach high temperatures and produce fumes from the burning of food particles and enamel lining. These fumes circulate within the indoor air and can affect the home occupants.
Can I bake in my oven after cleaning it? Yes, however you might notice some steam or evaporation. Therefore, we recommend that you heat the oven to 300 degrees for 15 minutes before using. It is best to keep pets (especially birds) out of the room until smoke and fumes dissipate..
A word of advice: If your oven does catch on fire during the clean cycle, don't try to put it out. Even if the oven has cooled sufficiently for the door to open, doing so will allow oxygen to rush in and fuel the flames. Obviously, if it is fully engulfed, get out of the house and call 911..
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