Canned crab meat makes it a breeze to whip up crab cakes or make quick salads and sandwiches. However, make sure to prep the meat properly before you use it.

The fact that crabs are shellfish doesn't mean pre-packaged versions should smell fishy. If you want to make the meat smell ...

Properly cooking crab before consumption can help kill harmful bacteria, but there are a few tricks to making raw crab a safe and enjoyable experience.

Here's an expert chef's advice on whether you should be buying canned crab meat or its tub equivalent, and how you can apply their tips to your cooking.