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Flavor: Non-Seasoned
Product Overview
- Expertly steamed blue crabs
- Male Jimmies with sweet, flaky meat
- Perfect for flavoring to taste with signature spices
- 1/2 bushel is perfect for a small group
- Ships refrigerated
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- Quantity
- 1/Case
- Features
- Made in America
- Gender
- Male
- Meat Variety
- Crab
- Perishable Type
- Refrigerated Foods
- 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 non-seasoned steamed blue crabs. These premium blue crabs are steamed whole in their shells for a striking presentation with unrivaled freshness. You can 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.
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 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.
Customer questions about this product
Once I receive this product, when should it be consumed?
When will my Chesapeake Crab Connection item ship?
• 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.
Will the Christmas and New Year's holidays affect the shipment of my refrigerated or frozen food items?
Made in America
This item was made in the United States of America.
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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