{"product_id":"live-whole-jumbo-dungeness-crab-2-lb-up","title":"Live Whole Jumbo Dungeness Crab 2 lb up","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLive Dungeness Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is highly valued for its naturally sweet, tender meat and clean, delicate ocean flavor. Harvested from the cold waters of the Pacific and offered live to preserve peak freshness, these crabs are recognized for their substantial bodies, generous meat content, and vibrant shells—qualities associated with premium crab.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDungeness crab is known for its well-balanced sweetness and soft, flaky texture. Its flavor is clean and refined compared with stronger-flavored crab varieties, making it suitable for both simple seafood preparations and more elevated presentations. Cooking the crab while fresh helps retain its natural moisture, enhance its sweetness, and preserve its delicate texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach crab weighs approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 pounds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, providing generous portions of body and leg meat that are ideal for sharing or serving as the centerpiece of a seafood meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Live Crab\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Dungeness\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForm:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Whole, Live\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAverage Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2–3 lb each\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Live at time of sale\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStorage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep refrigerated and well ventilated\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cook the same day for optimal quality\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor \u0026amp; Texture Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTexture:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Tender, flaky, and moist\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlavor:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Naturally sweet with a delicate, clean ocean finish\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeat Yield:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Generous body and leg portions\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDungeness crab is especially appreciated for its combination of natural sweetness and succulent texture, making it a popular choice among seafood enthusiasts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCulinary Applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteamed:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steam the whole crab and serve cracked for easy enjoyment.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBoiled:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Cook and chill for cold seafood platters.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCrab Cakes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use picked Dungeness meat to prepare flavorful crab cakes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePasta \u0026amp; Risotto:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Add fresh crab meat to pasta or risotto dishes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSalads \u0026amp; Cocktails:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use picked meat in seafood salads or chilled seafood cocktails.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClassic Serving:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Serve with drawn butter and fresh lemon.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteaming is the preferred preparation method\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, helping preserve the crab's natural sweetness and delicate texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePairing Recommendations\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondiments:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drawn butter, lemon wedges, garlic butter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSides:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Crusty bread, roasted potatoes, seasonal greens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWine Pairings:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Champagne\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutritional Profile\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDungeness crab is a lean seafood option that provides plenty of protein and important nutrients:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHigh in protein\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLow in fat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent source of vitamin B12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains zinc and selenium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePer 4 oz serving (approximate):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCalories:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 95 | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProtein:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 19g | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFat:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.5g | \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSodium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 320mg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Are the crabs sold live?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes. The crabs are sold live to help provide maximum freshness and preserve their natural flavor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: How should live Dungeness crab be stored before cooking?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep the crab refrigerated and cover it with a damp paper towel or cloth while allowing sufficient air circulation. Do not place live crab in fresh water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: How long can the crab remain alive?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For the best quality and freshness, it is recommended to cook the crab on the same day it is purchased.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: How many people does one crab serve?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2–3 lb crab\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e generally provides one generous serving or can be shared as part of a larger seafood spread.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQ: Does the bulk discount apply automatically?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Yes. 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