You might be thinking, “Isn’t this a little… intense?” And sure, it’s a bit primal, but that’s exactly why it’s so cool. When you buy a live crab, you’re getting it at the peak of freshness—the moment it hits the pot is the moment it was meant to be eaten.
Plus, there’s a certain connection to your food that you just don’t get from a frozen fillet. It’s a tiny act of culinary bravery, like learning to chop your own chicken or shuck an oyster. And honestly? The whole process takes less than 15 minutes.
