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Crab Species
Within our waters, there are many different species of crab, in fact there are probably many more that we haven't discovered. To get to the point, out of all these species, we tend to concentrate on a select few with regard to consumption as a food source. They are otherwise known as;
Steaming the Blue crab in boiling water in conjunction with seasoning and vinegar. Layering the crabs within the pot, using a splash of seasoning between each individual will carry the flavor through out. These crabs are steamed enough until they turn a red colour. Larger crabs of this species are very popular due to the large volumes of meat that can potentially be extracted from them. These crabs, like others, are cooked by 'steaming' for around 16 minutes. The beauty of steaming allows that addition of other ingredients such as spices, herbs and even beer. Using a Chinese method, the crab meat is deep fried to enrich the texture and mixed in with stir fried onions and Ginger. The Green Crab is not the most common crab to be eaten, and is more widely known as a pest. Having said that, this species is fished in many parts of the world for both use as both bait, and cooking. The Horseshoe is a topic of much interest for many people regarding its consumption as a food. the Horseshoe crab can be eaten, however, some parts of the creature are dangerous to eat, thus recommended to stay clear from. The most edible part is the roe, which is what the Horseshoe crab is known by, regarding the culinary industry. This crab is the dominant crab in the water due to its huge size and strong flavours. The problem here is that in the past, there has been excessive over fishing reducing their numbers vastly. This has made it more of a delicacy, thus, increasing the price for restaurants and therefore consumers. Peeler crabs are otherwise known as Blue crabs. The Term Peeler comes from their moulting, meaning their shells peel off. Peeler crabs are great for food and for bait. This species of crab live within rocky areas, hence, the origin of the name 'Rock Crab'. This species has all its legs used for walking. This is different in comparison with other species that have their back legs as a set of flippers. Fortunate for crab lovers, this species dominates in numbers making it cheap and easier for everyone to consume at reasonable prices. It has a sweet, smooth and delicate flavor that adds to its uniqueness and makes it a brilliant food by anyone's standard. If you're interested in learning about a crab that has some interesting features, then you are reading it right now! The family Madijae has seven hundred marine species of crabs. If you look at their exoskeleton, you will find that it is bristled. There legs are also long. This is one of the main reasons as to why they are known as the spider crab. The Stone Crab has hinged Claws and consist of a very dark colour with Yellow & Red bands. These are the defining characteristics of this species making it easily identifiable in comparison to other crab variations. Like the Rock Crab, all of its legs are for walking only (no flipper legs) and have claws strong enough to crack open oyster shells.
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