Step 1: Twist off the claws.

Step 2: Crack each claw with a nutcracker, pliers, knife, hammer, rock.

Step 3: Separate the tailpiece from the body by arching the back until it cracks.

Step 4: Bend back ad break the flippers off the tailpiece.

Step 5: Insert a fork where the flippers broke off and push.

Step 6: Crack the shell by pulling apart sideways. The meat that pops out is delicious.

Step 7:  Separate the back shell covering by lifting it upwards to eat the green “tomalley.” Crack the body open sideways and remove the last vestiges of meat.

Step 8: The small claws are excellent to eat. The meat may be sucked out.