Fresh Cooked Pacific Northwest Dungeness Crab - Ships Feb 9

SOLD OUT - all orders previously placed will ship February 9th via Overnight Service at our standard 2-Day Air Charge.

Fully cooked, ready to enjoy!

We've worked with local Anacortes crab fisherman to bring you this exclusive fresh crab event. Dungeness crab is to the Northwest what lobsters are to the East. The local crab fisherman have harvested these sweet, meaty crustaceans from clear Northwest waters. Each one is cooked the day it's shipped to ensure maximum freshness.

Named for Dungeness, a small fishing village on the Strait of Juan de Fuca in Washington, Dungeness crab (Cancer magistrar) is unique to the Pacific Northwest; its range extends from Monterey Bay in California, north to Alaska. These well-armored, fierce-looking sea creatures have been harvested by daring Northwesterners since the early 1800's. At first, crude homemade crab pots were used, but as more and more people discovered this tasty crustacean, larger, more substantial crab pots were constructed and larger vessels were employed to catch them, thus establishing the first commercial fishery off Dungeness, Washington.

Serve them informally, like we do in the Northwest, on a newspaper-covered table with bowls of hot tea and lemon nearby for finger cleaning. Melted butter is fine for dipping, but we prefer a sauce of garlic and olive oil with a good crusty bread, washed down with a dry white wine or a chilled beer.

Many seafood lovers consider Dungeness crab to be the best eating crab in the world, and SeaBear Dungeness Crab is as good as it gets - sweet, succulent, and buttery rich. Enjoy our Dungeness crab as is, or use it to liven up your favorite recipes.

Please note: you will need to clean these fully cooked fresh Dungeness crabs, and we will include complete cleaning instructions.

Each order contains Two Fresh Dungeness Crab (minimum weight 2 lbs. each)

Product Name	Price	Qty
Two Fresh Cooked Dungeness Crab (BRFCRAB4)	$89.99	Out of stock.

HEATING: There are a variety of ways to reheat Dungeness crab. Steaming, boiling and baking (we recommend 275ºF) are among the most common. Usually, under these methods, Dungeness crab takes only 5 to 8 minutes to heat through. Be careful not to over heat your Dungeness crab as it will reduce the Dungeness crab’s texture and taste.

SETTING THE TABLE FOR YOUR DUNGENESS CRAB: Eating crab should be fun and informal (that’s the Northwest way!). Cover the table with butcher paper or layers of newspaper and have plenty of napkins on hand. Finger bowls filled with hot tea and lemon slices will clean sticky fingers admirably (the tannin from the tea and acid from the lemon slice right through the fat in the crab). Having towels for wiping fingers are also a welcome addition. Once the table is set, tie on a bib, roll up your sleeves and dig in!

HOW TO SERVE YOUR DUNGENESS CRAB: The traditional way to serve Fresh Pacific Northwest Dungeness Crab is with a simple accompaniment of drawn butter. Over the years, top chefs have derived their own creative touches to serving this special meal. One of our very favorites is a garlic-lemon-olive oil combination.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT BEVERAGE: Dry white wines with a hint of sweetness make terrific partners for Pacific Northwest Dungeness Crab. Our personal recommendation is a Pinot Gris, though a dry Riesling or Sauvignon Blanc will work quite well, too. Malty ales, well chilled, are also delicious. For non-alcoholic alternatives, try either a fresh-made lemonade or fresh-brewed iced tea with lemon; again, serve well chilled.

CLEANING UP: Finely crush two saltine crackers in your hands, and then rub your hands together, just as if you were washing them with a bar of soap. The cracker crumbs will absorb any lingering crab odor, and leave your hands feeling fresh, soft and smooth!

STORING YOUR FRESH COOKED PACIFIC DUNGENESS CRAB:
You can store this fully cooked crab up to three days in the refrigerator. Pack the legs in ice and cover with a damp towel for best results (replenish the ice as it melts).