{"product_id":"frozen-whole-swimming-crab","title":"Frozen Whole Swimming Crab","description":"\u003cp\u003eThin-shelled, heavy for its size, and full of sweet meat that turns bright orange the moment it meets heat. The shell is soft enough to crack with a spoon, which is exactly why this is the crab to serve at a table full of people rather than to a single plated guest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat It Is\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlue swimming crab, sold whole and cleaned with claws and legs attached. The gills and apron are removed before freezing; the shell, claws and body meat are left intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere It Comes From\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrap-caught in the shallow coastal waters of the Indo-Pacific and frozen within hours of landing, rather than shipped live on ice. Freezing at that point is what keeps the meat sweet and separate instead of watery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCut: whole, cleaned, claws and legs on\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNet weight: 2 kg per box\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGrading: sorted for even shell width before freezing\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShell: blue-green raw, turns orange-red when cooked\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMeat: firm, sweet, fills the body cavity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition on Arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRaw and frozen solid, packed in a sealed box with gel ice and an insulated liner. Shells should be intact and the legs still attached, with no ice crystals forming inside the packaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep at -18 C or colder. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then cook the same day. Do not thaw in water: the shell takes on water and the meat turns bland.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShelf Life and Cold Chain\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest before 18 months from the production date on the box. Do not refreeze after thawing. Held frozen from landing to delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Cook It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam whole for twelve to fifteen minutes and serve with a ginger and black vinegar dip. For pepper crab, crack the shells at the joints, fry in a wok with crushed black pepper and butter, then finish with a splash of stock. For curry, simmer in a coconut and spice base for ten minutes so the meat takes on the sauce. Whichever route you take, cook it through: the shell should be fully orange-red and the meat opaque right to the centre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergens and Compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains crustaceans. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and molluscs. Not suitable for anyone with a shellfish allergy. This is a food product and no health, medical or nutritional claim is made for it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SEBASTIAN COLLINS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54668379652280,"sku":"SC-SWIMMING-CRAB","price":36.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6033\/4264\/files\/swimming-crab-1.jpg?v=1793937320","url":"https:\/\/secofast.shop\/products\/frozen-whole-swimming-crab","provider":"SEBASTIAN COLLINS STORE","version":"1.0","type":"link"}