BLUE CRAB

Also known as: Atlantic blue crab, Chesapeake blue crab, Soft-shell crab (after molting)
Callinectes sapidus

 
 

Availability

Year-round.
 

Source

US wild-caught all along Atlantic coast.
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Taste/Texture

Sweet, delicate white and light meat.
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Health Benefits

Blue crab is a good low-fat source of protein, as well as phosphorus, zinc, copper, calcium, and iron.
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