Chesapeake Crab Connection Large to Extra Large 6-7 Inch Lightly Seasoned Steamed Female Blue Crabs - 12 Per Case

These Chesapeake Crab Connection female blue crabs, known as Sooks, range from large to extra large sizes between 6 and 7 inches. They are lightly seasoned and steamed whole in their shells, providing a fresh seafood option with a delicately spiced flavor. Each case contains 12 crabs, which is an ideal quantity to serve one to two people. The crabs are wild-caught and partially cooked, featuring dense, sweet meat that is tender and melts in the mouth.

Preparation involves steaming the crabs for 6 to 8 minutes over a mixture of water, vinegar, and optional beer, ensuring the meat remains moist and succulent. These crabs can be served as a traditional crack-and-eat dish or processed into specialty items like Maryland crab cakes or cheesy crab dip. The natural buildup of fat, called "mustard," gives the crabs a sweet, buttery taste and heartier texture due to their adaptation to four distinct seasons.

The product ships refrigerated and is made in America with a pre-seasoned style, classified as hard shell blue crab. The shipping weight for the case is 19 pounds. Serving guidelines recommend 8 to 12 crabs per person if served alone, or 6 crabs per person when accompanied by other foods.

Product Specifications

Quantity: 12/Case

Shipping Weight: 19 lb.

Cooked Style: Partially Cooked

Crab Quantity: 1 Dozen Crab

Features: Made in America Pre-Seasoned

Gender: Female

Grade: Steamed Crabs

Meat Variety: Crab

Perishable Type: Refrigerated Foods

Size: L XL

Source: Wild-Caught

Style: Blue Crab

Type: Hard Shell

Expertly steamed blue crabs

Female Sooks with dense, sweet meat

Large to extra large, lightly seasoned crabs between 6" and 7" have a delicately spiced flavor

Case of one dozen crabs is perfect for one to two people

Ships refrigerated