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Includes: 3 lbs. Claw Blue Crab Meat
Our delicious Claw Blue Crab Meat is known for its rich, sweet flavor and tender texture. Hand-picked from the claws of the blue crab, this meat is naturally darker in color and offers a more robust crab flavor than traditional white body meat. Perfect for homemade Maryland crab soup, creamy crab dips, crab cakes, seafood stews, casseroles, and more! Our flavorful claw crab meat is a versatile and affordable option for adding authentic blue crab flavor to all your favorite seafood recipes.
Our Claw Blue Crab Meat is shipped fresh, never frozen, so you can enjoy its delicious flavor and exceptional quality right at home!
Please Note: During the Maryland Blue Crab off-season, our fresh blue crab meat is sourced from North Carolina.
Maryland Claw Blue Crab Meat (3 lbs.) Handling & Preparation
Storage: Keep crab meat refrigerated at 40°F or below. For best quality, enjoy fresh crab meat within 3–4 days of receipt. For longer storage, freeze in an airtight container for up to 6 months.
Preparation: Our claw crab meat is fully cooked and ready to eat! Enjoy it chilled in seafood salads and appetizers, or use it in your favorite Maryland crab soup, creamy crab dips, crab cakes, seafood stews, casseroles, and other seafood dishes. Its rich, sweet flavor makes it especially delicious in soups and recipes where a more robust crab flavor is desired.
Thawing: If frozen, thaw overnight in the refrigerator before using. Do not thaw at room temperature.
Note: Although carefully hand-picked, crab meat may occasionally contain small pieces of shell or cartilage.
Maryland Claw Blue Crab Meat (3 lbs.) Recipes
Maryland Claw Crab Fritters
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. Claw Blue Crab Meat
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup yellow cornmeal
- 2 tsp. baking powder
- 1 tsp. Old Bay or JO seasoning
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup finely chopped green onions
- 1 tbsp. fresh lemon juice
- Vegetable oil for frying
Cooking Instructions:
- Prepare Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, seafood seasoning, and garlic powder.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together eggs, milk, and lemon juice.
- Combine: Add wet ingredients to the dry mixture and stir until just combined. Gently fold in the claw crab meat and chopped green onions.
- Heat Oil: Pour approximately 2 inches of vegetable oil into a deep, heavy-bottomed pot and heat to 350°F.
- Fry Fritters: Carefully drop rounded tablespoons of batter into the hot oil, working in small batches. Fry for 3–5 minutes, turning occasionally, until golden brown and the centers reach an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Serve: Remove fritters with a slotted spoon and drain on paper towels. Serve warm with tartar sauce, cocktail sauce, or your favorite dipping sauce.
Tip: Claw crab meat is perfect for fritters because its rich, sweet flavor blends beautifully with the crispy, seasoned batter, giving every bite a delicious taste of Maryland!
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