Crab » Dungeness crab
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Details About Dungeness crab
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More About Dungeness crab
The Dungeness crab is the key commercial crab species in the Pacific Ocean from Alaska to central California. It travels to shallow water to molt, leaving its discarded shell behind to wash up on beaches and shorelines.
Commercial Sources
Dungeness crabs are found in the western North Pacific, from Alaska to central California.
The main source of dungeness crabs is the United States.
Capture Methods
Dungeness crabs come from marine fisheries, not fish farms. They are primarily caught with pots and traps. Additional types of fishing gear include nets and hooks-and-lines; they are also handpicked.
Note: Only mature male crabs can be fished during the session, while female and undersized male crabs are returned to the water.
Buying & Eating Guide
Recipes
Dungeness Crab and Spring Onion Risotto
Steamed crab on a bed of delicately flavored risotto.
Crawfish or Crab with Tomato-Pepperoncino Sauce
A touch of pepperoncino adds piquancy to sweet, succulent crawfish or tender, flaky chunks of crab.
Stone Crab Legs with Honey-Mustard Mayonnaise
Luscious bits of crab and a rich honey-mustard sauce belie the simplicity of this easy-to-prepare dish.
Flavor and Texture
Dungeness crab has high quality, plentiful meat; it gives a much higher meat yield than blue crab.
This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
