Boiled Soft-shell Crabs Recipe

Instructions

1. Lift the projecting "wings" of the upper shell and remove the soft fins which lie under the sides of the back shell, and remove the flap or apron on the under shell.
2. Wash and cook quickly before the crabs die.
3. Wash with butter, and sprinkle with salt and cayenne pepper.
4. Broil ten minutes over hot coals, turning twice to broil both sides.
5. Serve upon slices of buttered toast.