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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

Qu'est-ce que le/la/l'Dungeness Crab ?

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

Quel goût a le/la/l'Dungeness Crab ?

Le/La/L'Dungeness Crab a un goût sweet, delicate, briny, umami-rich avec des arômes 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

Valeurs nutritionnelles

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

Le secret du 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.

Substituts & Proportions pour Dungeness Crab

Le meilleur substitut pour le/la/l'Dungeness Crab est King Crab, à utiliser dans un rapport de 1:1. Premium alternative with very similar sweet, rich flavor and tender meat.

Substituts pour Dungeness Crab avec proportions
Substitut Proportion Idéal pour
King Crab Meilleur 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.

Comment choisir et conserver le/la/l'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.

Quels accords culinaires avec le/la/l'Dungeness Crab ?

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

Questions fréquentes

Quel goût a le Dungeness Crab ?

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

Quel est un bon substitut pour Dungeness Crab ?

Le meilleur substitut est King Crab (1:1). Premium alternative with very similar sweet, rich flavor and tender meat.

Comment choisir et conserver le 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.

Ingrédients Seafood, Shellfish associés

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