First of all, you should be an adult that is able to operate tools to crack open to the good stuff.
Prepare a flat surface with protective sheet to avoid any spills/messes.
(Wearing a bib or something to cover your shirt can also help to protect your clothes)
Now it's time for some action
Remove the claws and legs by twisting them off one by one.
Now it's time to remove the "apron".
You can use your hands, knife, or even one of its claws to remove it.
There are 2 different shapes depending on the sex of the crab.
Remove any gills remaining and anything unedible.
Split the body in half by hand or a tool
Last but not least, start digging into the meat from inside the shell or from the insides of the legs.
You can learn more on many ways to eat on:
WikiHow
or
Real Simple
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