{"product_id":"frozen-swimming-crab","title":"Frozen Swimming Crab","description":"\u003cp\u003eCrabs that were iced down one at a time on deck, so each one freezes as its own block instead of a solid lump. The shells are hard and glossy, and the meat is packed tight into the body and the two hind legs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is in the pack\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhole crabs, uncleaned, frozen in the shell. The body carries most of the meat; the large rear swimming legs hold a single strip each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNet weight 2 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 to 10 crabs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e200 to 250 g per crab\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrawled from coastal grounds and sorted on the boat, then frozen individually before landing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIts condition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrozen whole and raw, not cooked. The shell keeps the meat from drying, so it goes into the pot with the shell still on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage and thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep at -18 C or colder. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, then scrub the shell under cold running water before cooking. Cook within 24 hours of thawing and do not refreeze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShelf life and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest within 9 months of the production date on the pack. Ships in an insulated box with gel ice and is packed to arrive hard frozen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSteam 12 to 15 minutes from thawed, or 20 minutes from frozen, until the shell turns bright orange-red. Split the body and stir-fry with chilli and garlic, or braise the pieces in a light stock with ginger. The meat is done the moment it turns opaque and slides out of the shell; any longer and it turns dry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAllergen\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains crustaceans. Keep it away from anyone who reacts to this group, and wash hands, boards and knives after handling raw shellfish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THEO THOMPSON","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53006926086360,"sku":"SC-2KG-02","price":64.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0850\/2938\/8504\/files\/swimming-crab-1.jpg?v=1794626634","url":"https:\/\/tthonow.shop\/products\/frozen-swimming-crab","provider":"THEO THOMPSON","version":"1.0","type":"link"}