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What Is Dungeness Crab? When Is Dungeness Crab Season?

Updated: May 3, 2022

Seafood can create very premium and unique dishes, so can sea crabs. One of the most popular crabs is Dungeness. Have you ever eaten Dungeness crab? What special characteristics does this crab have and how does it live? There are many questions that you would like answers to. In this article, Ngu Ong Net will share with you what you need to know to know what is Dungeness Crab?




What is Dungeness Crab?

Dungeness crabs are large-bodied crustaceans. They have very high nutritional and economic value, so they are loved by many people.


When is Dungeness crab season?

Dungeness crabs will also have their own molting time and season like other crustaceans. However, Dungeness season is not summer but usually winter, from mid-November to early December.

A Dungeness crab season can last until July, but people usually only hunt it for the first few months.


What part of Dungeness Crab is Edible?

Most parts of Dungeness Crab can be eaten by you. But the meat will mainly come from the claws and body of the crab, especially the big legs.


How to keep Dungeness crabs alive?

Fresh Dungeness crab will bring out the best flavor to the dish. Its flesh will also be sweeter and more fleshy than a dead crab.

We all know that. Maybe you bought or caught a few Dungeness crabs but don't know how to keep them alive. Honestly, there are many ways to keep Dungeness alive, but we will give you the best and simplest way.


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