Soft Shell Crab
Callinectes sapidus
Common Names: Soft Shell Crabs
AVAILABILITY Frozen Fresh
SEASONAL AVAILABILITY
Limited Seasonal Availability
CATCH and COUNTRY of ORIGIN
Trap/Pot; USA
SIZING
Whale 2 - 2.5 dozen
Jumbo 3 dozen
Prime 4 dozen
FLAVOR PROFILE
Mild, fresh flavor with medium-firm texture. Medium fat content. Raw crab is green/blue then turns bright red when cooked.
COOKING TECHNIQUES
Roasting, Broiling, Pan Searing, Frying, Steaming, Poaching.
PRODUCT INFO
Softshells offer a crunchy texture, since they are eaten shell and all. Cooked shells of blue crabs turn orange-red. Body meat is white, tender and flaky. Claw meat has a natural brownish tint.
Soft shell crabs are perfect sauteed or fried.
