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From invasive species to fine dining: Green crabs hit the menu

Brian Owens · October 28, 2026 ·

Visitors to the annual Indulge Food and Wine Festival in Saint Andrews this year were treated to a unique dish at the William & Water restaurant — fried invasive European green crabs in a tempura batter.

Chef Will Thornton said the crabs, which are a delicacy in Venice but not typically eaten in North America, were well received by those who tried them.

“We had a good response,” he said. “The uniqueness of the dish was the main reason people were interested — people knew about them but most didn’t know you could eat them.” Read more in The Courier.

CHCO/The Courier green crabs, invasive species, Saint Andrews

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