Whole Live Dungeness Crab
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Not eligible for shipping to CanadaFished from the deep, cold waters of the Pacific Northwest, this crab has sweet, savory, silky meat, and it’s best boiled or steamed. Sustainable-only males are harvested during a limited fishing season to ensure the crabs will remain plentiful for years to come.
Since its founding in 1986 as a humble mom-and-pop seafood market in Downtown New York just a few blocks from the Fulton Fish Market, Aqua Best has become one of the city’s top sources for some of the highest-quality seafood on earth, beloved by many of its leading chefs and served at world-class restaurants including Le Bernardin, COTE, and Cervo’s.. Aqua Best cuts out the middleman by working directly with local fishermen and contracting boats in order to make sure that all of the seafood they sell is the freshest, highest-quality available, and they control the entire process from boat to market. Seafood doesn’t get any better than this – and it’s shipping nationwide!
This package includes your choice of 2 or 4 Whole Live Crabs
- Each crab serves 1 person and weighs approx. 1.75-2 lbs.
- Choose to add on a Lobster/Crab Cracker!
- Crabs ship fresh with ice packs, may thaw in transit.
- Keep refrigerated, enjoy within same day of arrival.
To Serve
Boil Method
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Carefully lower the crab into the water.
- Cover and cook for 14-20 minutes, until the shell turns bright orange and the internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Transfer the crab to an ice bath to cool.
Baking Method
- Preheat the broiler or oven.
- Place the crab in the broiler or oven and cook for 4-5 minutes.
Cleaning Dungeness Crab
- Remove the gills and viscera.
- Twist off the legs and claws.
- Cut the body in half lengthwise and rinse.
- Crack open the shells of the legs and claws, then pick the meat.
- Serve with melted butter or a dipping sauce for extra flavor!
Crab
NYC’s Chef-Favorite for Fresh Seafood
NYC’s Chef-Favorite for Fresh Seafood
Since its founding in 1986 as a humble mom-and-pop seafood market in Downtown New York just a few blocks from the Fulton Fish Market, Aqua Best has become one of the city’s top sources for some of the highest-quality seafood on earth, beloved by many of its leading chefs and served at world-class restaurants including Le Bernardin, COTE, and Cervo's.
Aqua Best cuts out the middleman by working directly with local fishermen and contracting boats in order to make sure that all of the seafood they sell is the freshest, highest-quality available, and they control the entire process from boat to market. From whole live lobsters & Dungeness crab to fresh seasonal fish & oysters, seafood doesn’t get any better than this – and it’s shipping nationwide!
