Dungeness Crab Meat

Cooking the Dungeness Crabs is so easy and just like the other crabs, and if you don't want to cook it, you can even buy it pre-cooked. This shellfish as a unique flavour in contrast to the other crabs and can be distinguished by the orange / yellow shell pigment. You will mainly buy this crab pre-cooked as many fishing boats will cook them immediately after catching to preserve the freshness.

If you do happen to buy them live or catch them yourself, steam the crab for approximately 16 minutes, or if you prefer to boil, do this for 9-11 minutes.

If your crab was frozen, simply thaw overnight in the fridge. Once your crab has thawed, lift off the shell and rinse with water to move the gills & viscera. Crack the body in half using a mallet and spread the legs apart. Remove the crab meat with a small fork or even the crab leg if you wish. Be sure mot to eat any of the crab organs as they are sometimes toxic and may harm your body. Other than that, enjoy the finest shellfish available. 

Ways To Enjoy Dungeness Crab Meat

There is nothing like the tasty goodness of Dungeness crab meat. In many parts of the world you can catch your own and in other parts of the world it is considered a rare delicacy. There are many ways to use crab meat in your meal planning to enjoy by yourself or serve your guests. Some people are wondering how they can enjoy fresh crab meat. Here are a few ideas to get you started.

Cocktail: There is nothing like a crab cocktail. It is a refreshing snack that is good for you with little caloric value. There are many ways to enjoy a cocktail with different sauces you can put on it and serve it over ice. Small cocktail forks are the best utensil to use to savor each morsel. Many people use a margarita glass to serve a seafood cocktail in at home. You can also mix in shrimp for a seafood treat or even try scallops as well.

Cakes: Crab cakes are a down home favorite that are delicious. They are easily made and can be served with many different types of sauces from red sauces to others that pack a kick. Look online to see the many types of accompaniments you can prepare to go along with your crab cakes.

Lunch: Here is an all time favorite of the Pacific Northwest. Take an English muffin and lay each side face up on cooking tray with foil. Layer the muffin with Dungeness crab meat and then top off with your favorite cheese. Broil in the oven until the cheese is melted. Served on a beautiful plate and you have a decadent meal from very little calories that is delicious.

Salads: Adding crab meat to your salad is a delicious way to spice is up. A crab Louie salad is especially good with egg and a bowl full of vegetable including cucumber, red bell pepper and more. It is a wonderful and light way to fill up without adding to your waistline.

Dinner: Fresh crab in the shell is a wonderful meal that is fun to make. You may not be familiar with how to cook a Dungeness crab and that is okay. There are several tutorials online that you can work with to ensure you get the meat to perfection. Serve on its own, with lemon or savory garlic butter.

Many times you can find live crabs for sale that you are able to take home and cook if you cannot catch one yourself. There are also variants of canned crab meat that you can buy. If you local grocer does not have live crabs, you can usually purchase fresh crab from the counter.

If you live in an area where fresh crab is not available you can have it shipped to you. There are many companies online you can find that will do such a thing for a price a lot lower than you may thing. When they arrive you follow the directions and cook the crabs accordingly. Enjoy fresh Dungeness crab meat today and all the different recipes you can use it in.

Live Dungeness Crab live within bays, estuaries, and the near-shore coast of Alaska, and is related to shrimp, lobster, and other crabs. Crabbing is the method of fishing used to catch this species. This involves using fish for bait and steel traps or pots.