{"product_id":"large-swimming-crabs-whole","title":"Large Swimming Crabs, Frozen Whole","description":"\u003cp class=\"lead\"\u003eWhole crabs with thin shells and full bodies, blast frozen after the catch so the meat stays sweet and does not shrivel in the shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSwimming crab (\u003cem\u003ePortunus trituberculatus\u003c\/em\u003e), whole, about 7 to 9 mace each, with the carapace intact and the legs attached. The shell is noticeably thinner than a mud crab's, which is why the meat cooks through quickly and stays tender.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCaught offshore around the Zhoushan islands and frozen within hours of landing. The crabs are graded for weight and checked for full bodies before packing, since a light crab means an empty shell.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSpecies\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwimming crab, \u003cem\u003ePortunus trituberculatus\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole, uncleaned\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNet weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kg per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 7 to 9 mace per crab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePacking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTray packed, individually frozen\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eState on Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw and frozen whole. A full crab feels heavy for its size and the legs are tucked in tight rather than hanging loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and Thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHold at -18 C or colder. Thaw in the refrigerator for 8 hours, then scrub the shell under cold water with a small brush and pull off the apron before cooking. Do not refreeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShelf Life and Delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest within 8 months of the production date on the box. Ships frozen with dry ice in insulated liners and arrives hard; keep the tray flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe shell is thin, so the crab cooks fast and the meat stays sweet as long as you do not overcook it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteamed\u003c\/strong\u003e steam shell up for 12 to 15 minutes until the shell turns bright orange, then serve with a ginger and vinegar dip.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fried\u003c\/strong\u003e cut the crab into quarters, dust the cut faces with starch, fry them hard, then toss with ginger, scallion and rice wine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraised\u003c\/strong\u003e sear the pieces, add stock and soy, and simmer for 8 minutes until the sauce coats the shell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClay pot\u003c\/strong\u003e layer ginger and scallion in a pot, set the crab on top, add rice wine and cover for 10 minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains crustaceans. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and molluscs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"DANIEL EDWARDS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68242702270833,"sku":"DE-008","price":57.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1094\/4312\/1521\/files\/large-swimming-crabs-whole-1.jpg?v=1794283642","url":"https:\/\/daedbyte.shop\/products\/large-swimming-crabs-whole","provider":"DANIEL EDWARDS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}