Flavored mayonnaise using herbs, chiles and spices was all the rage. A fiery mayonnaise is the perfect match for soft-shell crabs. It takes two minutes to make a delicious version of one of these fancy-food products. The recipe can be varied to taste. The hotter the mayonnaise accompaniment, the more refreshing a salad of fennel and red onion will be.
Some people find that chewing on fennel seeds calms the stomach.
Fresh fennel slices do the trick as well. To prepare crabs, place them on foil-lined baking sheet. In cup, combine oil, melted butter and garlic. Brush over crabs. Roast crabs at 500 degrees 8 to 10 minutes until crackling and nicely browned.