The Crab Shed, Richardson

The Crab Shed's name is no lie: though it's a full-grown eatery now, it started in an actual shed. Indeed, its founders utilized a shed in their backyard to experiment with different flavor combinations, and soon, they were onto something. They parlayed that venture into The Crab Shed, where their experimental recipes have blossomed into savory Cajun food. Here's what's on the menu:

• At Market Price: You can get messy with oysters on the half shell, clams, mussels, shrimp, crawfish, or various types of crab, including king crab legs and dungeness.
• Fried Baskets: They can be filled with fried oysters, fried calamari, shrimp, chicken tenders, and even gator nuggets.
• Stir Fried Rice: There are several options, but the crab fried rice stands out—it's studded with egg, crab meat, white onion, green onion, and peas.
• Po Boys: These Cajun sandwiches are stacked with your choice of catfish, shrimp, oyster, or gator.