Frozen Whole Swimming Crab
A whole blue swimming crab, frozen at the dock so the meat stays sweet and firm.
What It Is
A whole crab with its shell, legs and claws left intact. The carapace is blue-green with pale speckling, and the meat inside is white, close-textured and gently briny. Crabs in this box run large, so one crab is enough for a single serving.
Where It Comes From
Landed by day boats working the coastal grounds of the East China Sea and frozen at the Zhoushan dock within two hours of landing. Nothing is added during processing.
Specifications
| Species | Portunus trituberculatus, blue swimming crab |
|---|---|
| Cut | whole crab, shell on, legs and claws intact |
| Net weight | 2 kg (4.4 lb) per box |
| Grade | large grade, 3 to 4 crabs per 2 kg box |
| Origin | coastal fishing grounds of the East China Sea, landed at Zhoushan and frozen at the dock |
State on Arrival
Frozen solid on arrival, packed in a sealed food-grade box with a thin glaze. Shells may show small chips from handling, which does not affect the meat.
Storage and Thawing
Keep at -18°C or colder. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then cook the same day. Do not refreeze once thawed.
Shelf Life and Delivery
Best within 12 months of the production date printed on the box. Shipped in an insulated liner with dry ice; keep the box closed until you are ready to thaw.
How to Cook It
- Steam — thaw, rinse, steam over high heat for 12 to 15 minutes until the shell turns orange-red, then serve with ginger vinegar.
- Stir-fry — split the crab, sear the cut sides in hot oil, then add ginger, garlic and scallion and toss for three minutes.
- Braise — simmer crab sections in a light stock with rice wine for eight minutes so the meat takes on the sauce.
Allergen Information
Contains crustacean shellfish. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and molluscs.