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Product Overview

  • Expertly steamed blue crabs
  • Male Jimmies with sweet, flaky meat
  • Medium, lightly seasoned crabs between 5 1/2" and 6" have a delicately spiced flavor
  • Case of one dozen crabs is perfect for one to two people
  • Ships refrigerated
UPC Code:400013034588

Specs

Quantity
12/Case
Shipping Weight
19 lb.
Crab Quantity
1 Dozen Crab
Features
Made in America  Pre-Seasoned
Gender
Male
Meat Variety
Crab
Perishable Type
Refrigerated Foods
Size
Medium
Source
Wild-Caught
Style
Blue Crab
Type
Hard Shell

Details

Liven up your menu with an impressive seafood bounty fresh from the Atlantic by serving these Chesapeake Crab Connection medium 5 1/2" - 6" lightly seasoned steamed blue crabs. These premium blue crabs are steamed whole in their shells for a striking presentation with unrivaled freshness. They are delicately spiced with a signature blend of seafood spices that will delight your guests. Serve them as a traditional crack-and-eat presentation, or process them in-house to create specialty dishes like Maryland crab cakes or cheesy crab dip. Let their natural, delicate flavor shine and keep your guests coming back for more.

These male Jimmies have sweet, flaky meat that is incredibly tender and melts in your mouth. The medium crabs between 5 1/2" and 6" are petite yet packed with flavor, and one dozen is the perfect quantity to feed one to two people. A general rule of thumb is to have 8 to 12 crabs per person if you are only serving crabs, or 6 crabs per person if you plan to serve other food.

To prepare these crabs, fill the base of a large pot with equal parts water, vinegar, and beer, if desired. Place a rack just above water level for the crabs to steam on, and layer the crabs on the rack. Steam the par-cooked crabs for 6-8 minutes, taking care not to dry the meat for optimal succulent texture. There is no recognizable loss of quality from re-steaming.

Unlike crabs caught in areas with milder climates, these blue crabs acclimate their habitats to four distinct seasons throughout the year. This forces these crabs to hibernate and build up fat stores, commonly called "mustard," that are noticeably darker than other blue crab varieties and result in a heartier texture with a sweet, buttery taste. This distinctive flavor, combined with your establishment's signature seasoning blends, makes these crabs a uniquely customized, cherished option on your menu.

Pioneered by a local Maryland crabber turned captain, Chesapeake Crab Connection is the bay lover's choice for blue crabs that are sure to impress. The company offers a variety of both male and female crabs that are true to size standards, guaranteeing the quality and quantity you're looking for to fit your needs. They have over 30 years of experience catching, seasoning, and steaming blue crabs and other premium seafood, as well as preparing seafood specialties such as soups and crab cakes filled with from-scratch flavor. Trust Chesapeake Crab Connection to supply your establishment with the most delectable seafood products to satisfy your guests looking for an authentic Maryland seafood experience.

Because this item is not stocked in our warehouse, processing, transit times and stock availability will vary. If you need your items by a certain date, please contact us prior to placing your order. Expedited shipping availability may vary. We cannot guarantee that this item can be cancelled off of the order or returned once it is placed.

Attention CA Residents:
  • Made in America

    Made in America

    This item was made in the United States of America.

  • Refrigerated Food

    Refrigerated Food

    This item is shipped refrigerated. You will need to ensure this item is stored at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler.

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Once I receive this product, when should it be consumed?
Once received, please consume steamed crab within 48 hours, fresh crab within 1 to 2 days, and frozen crab within 3 months.

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Customer Reviews

3.7

Rated 3.7 out of 5 stars

3 Customer Reviews

1 reviews rated this 5 out of 5 stars.

0 reviews rated this 4 out of 5 stars.

2 reviews rated this 3 out of 5 stars.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Review by

Ralph S.

Posted on 08/23/2023

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Flavor:
Extra Seasoned
Size:
Small

Best tasting maryland blue crabs I had all year! Succulent full of meat and seasoned perfectly! Very good packaging and super fast shipping! Can't wait to order again!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Bennie S.

Posted on 08/18/2023

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Flavor:
Extra Seasoned
Size:
Extra Large

The crabs arrived cold but 2 of them were not edible they you could see that they were not fresh. Will not purchase them again.

Thank you for your review, Bennie! We are sorry this product has not worked well for you. A Customer Solutions Representative will contact you soon!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 3 out of 5 stars
Review by

Mattie B.

Posted on 02/20/2023

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Flavor:
Lightly Seasoned
Size:
Extra Large

The majority of the crabs were not extra large. They were seasoned the way I wanted them and they were tasty and meaty. This is not the first time I received large and medium crabs when I ordered extra large.

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