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$308.99/Case$3.22/Crab

$289.12/Case

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Product Overview

  • Fresh, live blue crabs
  • Male Jimmies with sweet, flaky meat
  • Small to medium crabs between 5" and 5 1/2" are perfect for steaming with signature spices
  • 1 bushel includes around 7 to 8 dozen crabs, perfect for a large group
  • Ships refrigerated
UPC Code:400013033819

Specs

Quantity
1/Case
Shipping Weight
42 lb.
Crab Quantity
7 - 8 Dozen Crabs
Features
Made in America
Gender
Male
Meat Variety
Crab
Perishable Type
Refrigerated Foods
Size
Medium  Small
Style
Blue Crab
Type
Hard Shell  Live

Details

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.

Attention CA Residents:

Customer questions about this product

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.

When will my Chesapeake Crab Connection item ship?

• Orders placed before 10 am EST Monday-Wednesday will be processed and shipped that day.
• Orders placed before 10 am EST Thursday will be processed and shipped that day for residential or overnight orders only.
• Orders placed after 10 am EST Wednesday (or Thursday if residential or overnight) will be shipped on Monday.
• Orders placed on or just prior to a holiday could experience slight delay in shipping.
• Orders with a standard ground transit time of more than 2 business days will be shipped with dry ice and will arrive frozen.

When will my refrigerated or frozen food product be shipped?

In order to control the amount of time in transit for these perishable items, they are only shipped on select days of the week based on which shipping method you choose and the transit time to your location.

Due to the holiday, some shipments may be delayed. Our Customer Solutions team is happy to assist with any questions or concerns.

Frozen and refrigerated items cannot be shipped outside of the United States.

Will I be reimbursed if any live shellfish die during transport?

Due to the sensitivity of living shellfish 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 this live seafood and we do our best to ensure all live product 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 once your order has shipped. We do recommend that you arrange to be present when your order arrives so you can oversee care of this product.
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  • Refrigerated Food

    Refrigerated Food

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

  • Made in America

    Made in America

    This item was made in the United States of America.

  • Live Food

    Live Food

    This is a live product and will need to be stored appropriately upon arrival.

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