

#CRAB LEG CLUSTERS CRACKER#
The cracker crumbs will absorb any lingering crab smell, and leave your hands feeling fresh, soft and smooth, like you’ve rubbed them with talcum powder.Įxperience the Pacific Northwest’s Best Kept Seafood Secret! Then, rub your hands together, just like you were washing them with a bar of soap. Our Chef’s Tip For Cleaning Fingers After the Meal - Finely crush two soda or saltine crackers in your hands. Once the table is set, tie on a bib, roll up your sleeves and enjoy. Hot towels for wiping fingers are also a welcome addition. Finger bowls filled with hot tea and lemon slices will clean sticky fingers admirably (the tannin from the tea and acid from the lemon will slice right through the fat in the crab). Cover the table with butcher paper or layers of newspaper and have plenty of paper napkins on hand. Serving & Eating Dungeness Crab, Northwest Style - Allow one to two clusters per person. Crab prepared in this way is also ready to use in your favorite seafood recipes. Serve with melted butter or toss with your favorite sauce. Use the sharp, pointy crab "toes" to help pick tasty morsels out of the shells. Once the crab is cracked, all you have to do is twist and eat. Relax and have fun - with just a little practice, you’ll be an expert. Note: Place larger claws on their sides before striking. You can use shellfish crackers, a wooden mallet, or your hands.
#CRAB LEG CLUSTERS CRACK#
Be careful not to overheat your crab, as it will reduce the texture and taste.Ĭracking Crab - The trick is to strike or snap the shell just hard enough to crack it, but not so hard that you crush the meat. Usually, under these methods, crab takes only 5 to 7 minutes to warm up.

Steaming, boiling and baking (we recommend 275F) are among the most common. If you prefer to warm your crab, there are a variety of ways to reheat it.

Preparing - You can simply thaw your crab and serve chilled. Replenish the ice as it melts and pour off excess water. Simply pack them in ice and cover with a damp towel. Once thawed, they can be kept up to 3 days in the refrigerator. You can store our fully cooked Dungeness crab in the freezer for up to 6 months.
