A whole blue-green crab, frozen within hours of landing so the body meat keeps its sweetness and the shells keep their gloss.

What It Is

Portunus trituberculatus, the three-spotted swimming crab. Sold whole and uncleaned, with carapace, claws and legs attached. The meat sits in thick lumps along the body and in the claw, and pulls away in clean pieces once cooked.

Where It Comes From

Taken from shallow coastal grounds of the Northwest Pacific, where cool currents and sandy seabeds give the flesh a clean, briny finish. Landed and blast-frozen with the shell intact, so nothing dries out on the way to you.

Specifications

• Form: Whole, shell-on, uncleaned
• Count: 6 to 8 crabs per pack
• Net weight: 2 kg per order
• Origin: Northwest Pacific
• Packaging: Vacuum sealed, gel-ice shipped

State

Frozen at −18 °C or below straight after landing. Ships in an insulated box with gel ice and may arrive partly soft at the edges, which is normal for a whole crab.

Storage & Shelf Life

• Frozen: keep at −18 °C for up to 6 months
• Thawed: keep at 0–4 °C and cook within 24 hours
• Thawing: overnight in the refrigerator, never on the counter
• Do not refreeze once fully thawed

How to Enjoy

Steam in sections with ginger and scallion until the shells turn orange-red, about 12 to 15 minutes. Or sear the cut sides in hot oil, add chili, garlic and a splash of rice wine, then cover and steam for 6 minutes for a dry, fragrant stir-fry. The shell keeps the meat moist, so pull it off the heat as soon as it turns opaque.

Allergen & Compliance

Contains crustacean shellfish (crab). Packed in a facility that also handles molluscs and fish. Sold as food only, with no medical or health claims.