Steamed Hard Crabs

Our steamed Maryland crabs are caught from the Chesapeake Bay and then steamed with your desired level of Old Bay seasoning. Each hard crab is hand inspected to ensure the highest grade crab shipped to your door. If you are looking to order a bushel of crabs for that next get together, you can leave the preparation to us! We offer our steamed crabs by the dozen, half bushel, and bushel. We delicately pack our freshly steamed crabs in a special container and then we ship to your door for a ready-to-go crab feast that we know you'll just love! If you prefer to steam your own crabs, you can also buy live blue crab from Crab Dynasty.

Preparation

How to reheat steamed crabs— Put the steamed crab in a pot with about 2 inches of water. For added flavor, add about a cup of vinegar or beer. Reheat them for no more than 8 minutes, over the boiling water. Also, use a rack at the bottom of the pot to lay the crabs on, to help them reheat well. You can also reheat previously steamed blue crab in the microwave. Place a damp paper towel over them to keep them moist and cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes or warm them in the oven for approximately 10 minutes at 375 degrees. ENJOY!

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Standard Male Hard Crabs

Standard crabs are approximately 5" to 5½" in size.

Standard Male Hard Crabs

Standard crabs are approximately 5" to 5½" in size.

Large Male Hard Crabs

Large crabs are approximately 5½" to 6" in size

Large Male Hard Crabs

Large crabs are approximately 5½" to 6" in size

Jumbo Male Hard Crabs

Jumbo hard crabs approx. 6" to 6¾" in size.

Jumbo Male Hard Crabs

Jumbo hard crabs approx. 6" to 6¾" in size.

Colossal Male Hard Crabs

Colossal hard crabs approx. 6¾" or greater in size.

Colossal Male Hard Crabs

Colossal hard crabs approx. 6¾" or greater in size.

Large Female Hard Crabs

Large Female crabs approx. 5 1/4" - 5 3/4" in size.

Large Female Hard Crabs

Large Female crabs approx. 5 1/4" - 5 3/4" in size.

Jumbo Female Hard Crabs

Jumbo female hard crabs approx. 5¾" & up in size.

Jumbo Female Hard Crabs

Jumbo female hard crabs approx. 5¾" & up in size.

Crab Dynasty Reviews:

ratings and reviews "My last order of steamed crabs were the best crabs I have had in a long time. When I opened the box, I was really surprised to see how well they were packed - like a picture. They were also very tasty and heavy as I requested. My wife also loved them. Many thanks to you all at Crab Dynasty." -Robert of Cranford, NJ

ratings and reviews "We recently ordered two bushels of steamed blue crab and they were excellent! Our party was a complete success. The crabs were seasoned perfectly and very meaty! Thanks for taking care of us Marylanders in Sand Diego!" Best! - Linda of San Diego, CA

ratings and reviews "Thanks Crab Dynasty! The #3 Jimmies are absolutely delicious and full of meat!!! Packing and the lineup of crabs made for a great Instagram and Facebook photo posting!! Also, I will be making crab cakes and crab balls!!! Thanks again James! Till Later!" - Pamela of Euless, TX

How many crabs are in a bushel?

SIZE	SHELL DIMENSIONS	NUMBER OF CRABS IN A BUSHEL (Approximate)
Standard Crab	five to five and a half inches	84
Large Crab	five and a half to six inches	72
Jumbo Crab	six to six and three quarter inches	60
Colossal Crab	six and three quarter inches and above	48

How many crabs should I order for each person?
If steamed crabs will be served along with other food, about six crabs per person. If you will be eating crabs solely as your main course, then you can plan for approximately eight to a dozen crabs per person. Generally, a bushel of large sized crabs can feed about eight persons. * Please keep in mind that these numbers are "approximate" and are intended to help you determine a ballpark number of crabs to order.