Crab - Blue Soft Shell, Jumbo, Wild, USA, Dressed (6ct)
Our soft shell blue crabs have a rich, sweet, buttery taste, with a slightly crunchy shell, and are full of pure crab flavor. They are eaten whole: shell, legs, and all, so you don’t have to pick at the meat. Soft shell blue crabs are regular hardshell crabs that have molted and their new shell hasn't developed yet. A popular choice for crab lovers.
- Our soft shell blue crabs come fully dressed, meaning we do all the dirty work for you. We've removed the gills, the eyes, the mouth, and the apron so all you need to do is cook and enjoy.
- We typically source our soft shell blue crabs from the Chesapeake Bay.
- Blue crabs are one of the most important commercial and recreational catches in the Chesapeake Bay.
- Soft shell crab season starts at the first full moon in May and goes through September.
- The blue crab’s scientific name, Callinectes sapidus, comes from the Greek words for “beautiful” and “swimmer.”
Calories
100
Protein (g)
20
Serving Size
3 oz
Sodium (mg)
330 | 14
Calories from Fat
N/A
Saturated Fat
N/A
Cholesterol (mg)
95 | 32
Total Carbohydrate (g)
0 | 0
Calcium
10
Total Fat (g)
1
Iron
4
Vitamin A
0
Omega 3 (mg)
400
Vitamin C
4
Potassium
300 | 9
Calories:
100
Serving Size:
3 oz
Calories from Fat:
N/A
Cholesterol (mg)
95 | 32
Calcium
10
Iron
4
Omega 3 (mg)
400
Potassium
300 | 9
Protein (g)
20
Sodium (mg)
330 | 14
Saturated Fat
N/A
Total Carbohydrate (g)
0 | 0
Total Fat (g)
1
Vitamin A
0
Vitamin C
4
Info Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration
As a rule of thumb, soft shells should be broiled or fried for about 4 minutes per side, or 8 minutes total, about 5 minutes per side on the grill. Lightly flouring the crabs and pan-frying them in butter mixed with a little oil is also popular.