There's something about crab that makes any dish decadent- whether in a rustic weeknight pasta or atop a cocktail party hors d'oeuvre. And no matter the species, those sweet hunks of crabmeat always taste like pure indulgence. Filled with gorgeous photos celebrating all stages of enjoying this most succulent crustacean-from catching to consuming-this complete guide offers tips for buying, cleaning, preparing, cooking, cracking, and, of course, eating crab. Recipes include: Crab Louis, Chili-Glazed Crab Loolipops Fisherman's Wharf Crab Cakes, and Crab Beignets.