Types Of Crabs: Edible Or Not?

 Seafood is known to be packed with countless nutrients, including fatty acids, protein, fiber, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that can potentially reduce the risk of strokes, various diseases, and boosts mental and physical health. Other than that, the most popular fact about seafood is that it’s super-delicious!


Crabs have over 4500 varieties, and it’s no surprise that crab meat is one of the most savored delicacies of the sea. But did you know that not all crabs are edible? Read to learn all about identifying edible species of crabs.

Types of Edible Crabs

King Crab: One of the most expensive yet extensively consumed species, red and blue crabs from Alaska are large in size and delicious in taste. Most meat is found in its claws and legs.

Fun fact: The largest king crab ever found had a record leg span of almost five-feet across.

Stone Crab: With large brownish-red pincers and black tips similar to the hard-outer shell, stone crab’s meat is white and has a firm, flaky texture. When cooked, it has a succulent and slightly sweet natural flavor. They’re medium to large in size and only claw meat is consumed.



Fun fact: When fishermen catch stone crabs, they usually pry of one claw, and toss the remaining crab back with one claw intact to ensure survival. This is because the claw is known to regrow within 18 months.

Coconut Crab: One of the most rarely consumed crabs, coconut crabs’ taste like a cross between lobsters and crabs. Their meat is white and has an oily texture with sweet notes.

Fun fact: They’re the largest land-dwelling crustaceans according to the Guinness World Record and are known to be ruthless predators. 

Dungeness Crab: Also known as Cancer Magister, this crab is purplish-brown, and turns light red or pink when cooked. The body and claws of a Dungeness crab are both consumed and the meat is tender and moist with salty hints.

Fun fact: Dungeness crabs are predators but they mainly scavenge along the sea bed to hunt for worms, shrimps, and other organisms that live near or under the sand.

Adding Crabs To Your Diet

If you’re in the Tampa Bay Area, check out Pappy’s Devil Crabs menu to add a variety of scrumptious seafood dishes to your diet. From chicken and crab empanadas to stuffed vegan devil crabs, everything is cooked with love combined with authentic flavors and spices.



Instant mood-lifter foods are served just the way you like them so that you can indulge in your favorite seafood dishes regularly at affordable wholesale rates. If you’re planning to host family or friends, Pappy’s also provides catering services in Tampa, Florida. 

Get in touch with them at 813-665-3240 to order empanadas or the best-deviled



crabs in Florida. You can also order island-style drinks and Caribbean style passion fruit punch to complement the delightful food.

 

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