I make a killer Turtle Soup. Court of Two Sister recipe, Sherry is cooked in though. I think it has a better meld for lack of a better word. Sherry added at the table seems to overpower the softer flavors & complexity. Best I ever ate in the city my opinion. One of the best French Quarter restaurants. If I can get good turtle meat I use good Veal. I think the soft shells are protected in Mississippi & Louisiana but not positive. In Louisiana they will let you eat one of just about everything.