Chesapeake Crab Connection Small/Medium 5" - 5 1/2" Live Blue Crab - 1 Bushel

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Liven up your menu with an impressive seafood bounty fresh from the Atlantic by serving these Chesapeake Crab Connection small/medium 5" - 5 1/2" live blue crabs. These premium, live blue crabs are whole in their shells for a striking presentation with unrivaled freshness. You can steam them in the shell and season them with your signature blend of seafood spices to delight your guests with 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 mix of small and medium crabs between 5" and 5 1/2" are petite yet packed with flavor, and a bushel includes around 7 to 8 dozen crabs, which is the perfect quantity to feed a large group of 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. Layer the crabs, sprinkling them with salt and signature seasonings to taste. Steam the live crabs for 25-30 minutes for optimal succulent texture.

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.

Due to the sensitivity of living animals and the possible stress caused by transport, we cannot guarantee that live orders will be living upon delivery. We do guarantee that all the necessary precautions have been taken in shipping these live animals and we do our best to ensure every crab is alive upon delivery. Because of our confidence that all the proper steps have been taken, we will not issue a reimbursement for deliveries with non-living product.

You will receive tracking information with an approximate delivery time upon submitting your order. We do recommend that you arrange to be present when your order arrives so you can oversee care of these animals.

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.