{"product_id":"swimming-crab-iqf-jumbo","title":"Swimming Crab, IQF Jumbo","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavy for its size, with a hard shell and a body packed to the seams. Frozen one at a time, so you can take two for a weeknight or the whole box for a table of eight without thawing more than you need.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat it is\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePortunus trituberculatus\u003c\/em\u003e, the three-spot swimming crab, in the jumbo grade of 260 g to 340 g per crab. Blue-green shell, long paddle legs, and meat that stays sweet and firm through a hard steam.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhere it comes from\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaken by trap and gillnet on the East China Sea grounds, landed live and graded before freezing. Each crab is frozen on its own so the legs never lock together into a block.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecies\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePortunus trituberculatus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhole, cleaned, frozen raw\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNet weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2 kg per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e260 g to 340 g per crab, 6 to 7 per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJumbo, full shell\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePackaging\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIQF, individually wrapped, carton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCondition on arrival\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrozen separately and hard through the shell. Pick one up: it should feel heavy for its size, and the apron flap on the underside should be tight rather than lifting away.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage and thawing\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep at −18 °C or colder for up to nine months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw overnight in the refrigerator, then scrub the shell under cold running water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePull the apron and lift the top shell before cooking if you want the meat to season evenly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not refreeze once thawed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eShelf life and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest before: 12 months from the production date on the carton\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSent on a cold chain in an insulated liner with gel packs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze on arrival and check the crabs are loose in the box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to cook\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSteamed: 12 to 15 minutes over rolling steam, then serve with vinegar and ginger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStir-fried: split the body, toss with chilli, garlic and spring onion in a hot wok\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBraised: simmer 15 minutes in stock with rice wine and a little soy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAllergens and compliance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains crustaceans. Graded and packed in a facility that also handles fish and molluscs. Raw product, cook thoroughly before serving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"THEO COX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68210950537452,"sku":"TC-SEA-006","price":78.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0862\/0923\/3132\/files\/swimming-crab-iqf-jumbo-1.jpg?v=1794538627","url":"https:\/\/thcolife.shop\/products\/swimming-crab-iqf-jumbo","provider":"THEO COX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}