Standard Female Hard Crabs

Standard Female Hard Crabs are a great item to bring to any party, with enough meat to make picking worthwhile! Full of lump and special crabmeat, these crabs are a tasty treat for any occasion! Female blue crabs may contain crab roe if harvested in the spring or fall -- though we cannot guarantee it! Standard female crabs measure approximately 4 to 5 inches from each point, and are sold in quantities of 1 dozen, 2 dozen, half bushel, and bushel.

How many standard female crabs should I order?

Order five to six crabs per person if serving them alongside other food or about eight to ten standard female crabs per person as a main course.  A bushel of crabs can feed approximately seven to eight people.

How do I reheat steamed crabs?

Add two inches of water and 1 cup of vinegar or beer to a pot and bring to a boil. Place the crabs on a rack over the boiling water for 8 minutes. Alternatively, you can reheat steamed blue crabs in the microwave. Place a damp paper towel over the crabs and cook on high for 1 to 2 minutes. Lastly, you can reheat steamed crabs in the oven for approximately 10 minutes at 350 degrees.