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Wild Alaska Snow Crab

 

FLAVOR & TEXTURE:

  • Sweet, delicate flavor
  • Snowy white meat
  • Tender texture

SPECS:

  • There are two species available:
    - Chionoecetes opilio have an average weight of 1.5 to 2.5
    pounds and are very abundant
    - Chionoecetes bairdi average 2.5 to 4 pounds, limitted supply
  • Generally marketed as clusters
  • Also available in cocktail claws, whole legs, split legs, or lightly scored "Snap 'N Eat" sections

preparation tips:

  • Extremely versatile for use in a variety of different recipes
  • Pre-cooked, so it is ready to eat when thawed
  • To warm, just steam, sauté, broil, grill or roast for 4 minutes to heat through
  • Serve with drawn butter or dipping sauces

harvesting methods:

  • Pot Fishing

nutrition facts:

  • Naturally low in fat and calories, and high in protein

Serving Size 3.5 oz./100 grams

  • Calories 115
  • Protein (g) 24
  • Fat (g) 1.5
  • Saturated Fat (g) <0.5
  • Sodium (mg) 690
  • Cholesterol (mg) 70
  • Omega-3 (mg) 500

Harvesting Seasons:

  • Available frozen year-round
  • jan★
  • feb★
  • mar 
  • apr 
  • may 
  • jun 
  • jul 
  • aug 
  • sep★
  • oct★
  • nov 
  • dec