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Dungeness Crab

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Dungeness Crab

Sourcing & Taxonomy

  • Family Cancridae
  • Primary Cuisine Pacific Northwest, American, Asian
  • Seasonality Winter (peak), varies by region/fishing season
  • Source Crab

¿Qué es Dungeness Crab?

A highly prized edible crab found on the Pacific coast, known for its sweet, succulent, and abundant white meat.

¿A qué sabe Dungeness Crab?

Dungeness Crab tiene un sabor sweet, delicate, briny, umami-rich con aromas fresh ocean, mildly sweet seafood.

Taste
Sweet, Delicate, Briny, Umami-rich
Texture
Flaky, Tender, Succulent, Moist
Aroma
Fresh ocean, Mildly sweet seafood
Acidity
Low

Technical Metrics

Información Nutricional

Per 85g (3oz)
Calories97 kcal
Total Fat1.5 g
Saturated Fat0.2 g
Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol85 mg
Protein20 g
Total Carbohydrate0 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars0 g
Calcium60 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium250 mg

El Secreto del Chef

To preserve the delicate flavor of Dungeness crab, boil or steam it whole in seasoned water, then crack and serve immediately with simple accompaniments like melted butter and lemon.

Sustitutos y Proporciones de Dungeness Crab

El mejor sustituto para Dungeness Crab es King Crab, usado en una proporción de 1:1. Premium alternative with very similar sweet, rich flavor and tender meat.

Sustitutos para Dungeness Crab con proporciones
Sustituto Proporción Mejor para
King Crab Mejor 1:1 Premium alternative with very similar sweet, rich flavor and tender meat.
Snow Crab 1:1 More readily available, offers sweet, flaky meat, though slightly less robust than Dungeness.
Blue Crab (lump meat) 1:1 Delicate, sweet flavor, good for recipes where the meat is flaked or mixed.
Lobster Tail 1:1 Similar high-end seafood, sweet flavor, and firm, tender texture.

Cómo Elegir y Almacenar Dungeness Crab

Look for live crabs that are active, or whole cooked crabs that are heavy for their size and have a fresh, briny smell.

¿Con Qué Combina Bien Dungeness Crab?

  • Garlic Butter
  • Lemon
  • Mayonnaise
  • Cioppino
  • Pasta
  • Risotto
  • White Wine.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿A qué sabe Dungeness Crab?

Sweet, Delicate, Briny, Umami-rich Fresh ocean, Mildly sweet seafood

¿Cuál es un buen sustituto para Dungeness Crab?

El mejor sustituto es King Crab (1:1). Premium alternative with very similar sweet, rich flavor and tender meat.

¿Cómo eliges y almacenas Dungeness Crab?

Look for live crabs that are active, or whole cooked crabs that are heavy for their size and have a fresh, briny smell.

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