{"product_id":"frozen-whole-swimming-crab","title":"Frozen Whole Swimming Crab","description":"\u003cp\u003eA whole blue swimming crab, frozen at the dock so the meat stays sweet and firm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere It Comes From\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLanded 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortunus trituberculatus, blue swimming crab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eCut\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ewhole crab, shell on, legs and claws intact\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kg (4.4 lb) per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003elarge grade, 3 to 4 crabs per 2 kg box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n        \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ecoastal fishing grounds of the East China Sea, landed at Zhoushan and frozen at the dock\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eState on Arrival\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStorage and Thawing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep at -18°C or colder. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then cook the same day. Do not refreeze once thawed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eShelf Life and Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam\u003c\/strong\u003e — thaw, rinse, steam over high heat for 12 to 15 minutes until the shell turns orange-red, then serve with ginger vinegar.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir-fry\u003c\/strong\u003e — split the crab, sear the cut sides in hot oil, then add ginger, garlic and scallion and toss for three minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraise\u003c\/strong\u003e — simmer crab sections in a light stock with rice wine for eight minutes so the meat takes on the sauce.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAllergen Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains crustacean shellfish. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and molluscs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Northline Seafood Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46683965456469,"sku":"NL-SWCR-2KG","price":38.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0731\/3752\/0725\/files\/frozen-whole-swimming-crab-1.jpg?v=1794283052","url":"https:\/\/chthhub.shop\/products\/frozen-whole-swimming-crab","provider":"CHARLIE THOMPSON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}