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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;
- Blue
- Dungeness
- Horseshoe
- Green
- King
- Peekytoe
- Peeler
Crab
- Rock
- Snow
- Spider
- Stone
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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