{"product_id":"frozen-whole-swimming-crab","title":"Frozen Whole Swimming Crab","description":"\u003cp\u003eA compact blue-tinged crab with slim legs and a hard, speckled shell, frozen whole and intact. Inside, the body carries dense white meat that stays sweet after steaming and holds together when the crab is cut into pieces for a braise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe complete animal (\u003cem\u003ePortunus pelagicus\u003c\/em\u003e), shell, legs and claws attached, gilled and cleaned before freezing. Nothing is removed, so the shell keeps the meat moist while it cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTrapped in shallow coastal grounds and landed into a shore plant that freezes the catch the same day, which is why the shell still carries its blue-green colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortunus pelagicus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole, cleaned, legs and claws on\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kg per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCount\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 to 12 crabs per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e150 to 250 g per crab\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLayered in a sealed inner bag inside a carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition on arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrozen solid with the legs tucked in. A little frost on the shell is normal and rinses off; soft spots or a strong smell are not, so check before freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage and thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep at −18 °C or colder and use within nine months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw overnight in the refrigerator, or under cold running water if you are cooking now\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScrub the shell under cold water and lift the apron before cooking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not refreeze after thawing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShelf life and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest before: 9 months from the production date on the carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSent in an insulated liner with gel packs on a cold chain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMove it to the freezer the moment it arrives and confirm the shell is hard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteam\u003c\/strong\u003e — ten minutes over high heat with ginger and scallion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBraise\u003c\/strong\u003e — split the body, sear in hot oil, then simmer in soy and garlic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStir fry\u003c\/strong\u003e — cut into quarters and toss with chili and basil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHot pot\u003c\/strong\u003e — drop in halved and cook until the shell turns orange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllergen information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains crustaceans. Packed in a facility that also handles fish and molluscs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RORY HARRIS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68109029834788,"sku":"RH-SEA-003","price":46.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/7586\/9476\/files\/frozen-whole-swimming-crab-1.jpg?v=1794539408","url":"https:\/\/rohaelec.shop\/products\/frozen-whole-swimming-crab","provider":"RORY HARRIS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}