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Select succulent crabs from Alaskan king crab, Dungeness crab, stone crab & blue crab

There are thousands of edible crabs throughout the world yet only a handful of well known types: Dungeness crab, blue crab, Alaskan king crab & stone crab are widely available in North America. With the internet being a powerful resource, finding the best fish companies with crab, is easier than ever.

Blue crabs:

These crabs are popular for a crab feast. Caught prolifically in the waters of the Atlantic and Gulf Coast, Blue crabs are the talk of the town in coastal Maryland and Delaware. It is possible to buy these crabs - soft shell or hard shell. As for soft shelled Blue crabs, the entire crab is edible, and it is most often battered and deep fried. Crabmeat bought for crab cakes, soup, casseroles and dips comes in 3 types: Lump, Claw and Flake. Lump is the best meat and desirable for recipes. Buy blue crabs: whole & live, soft shelled & live or as crabmeat.

Dungeness crabs:

Dungeness crabs are popular for a crab feast. Caught in the waters of the West coast they are beautiful and sweet tasting. It is possible to buy these crabs online, live, and shipped overnight.

Stone crabs:

Stone crabs are popular for eating only the claws. Caught in the waters of Florida and the Gulf coast, they are legally protected from being removed from the water. As a trade off, fishermen can remove only 1 claw, which will regenerate. To eat the claw, hit with a hammer and pick out the meat. Great served with a light vinaigrette.

King Crabs:

These crabs are popular for their delicious crab legs and claws. Caught in the waters of Alaska these crabs are mostly sold as crab legs which is where most of the meat is located. Cooking is simply reheating by grilling or steaming. Great served with a light vinaigrette.

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