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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

O Que É Dungeness Crab?

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

Qual o Sabor de Dungeness Crab?

Dungeness Crab tem um sabor sweet, delicate, briny, umami-rich com aromas de 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

Informação 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

Segredo do 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.

Substitutos e Proporções de Dungeness Crab

O melhor substituto para Dungeness Crab é King Crab, usado na proporção de 1:1. Premium alternative with very similar sweet, rich flavor and tender meat.

Substitutos para Dungeness Crab com proporções
Substituto Proporção Melhor para
King Crab Melhor 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.

Como Escolher e Armazenar 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.

O Que Combina Bem Com Dungeness Crab?

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

Perguntas frequentes

Qual o sabor de Dungeness Crab?

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

Qual é um bom substituto para Dungeness Crab?

O melhor substituto é King Crab (1:1). Premium alternative with very similar sweet, rich flavor and tender meat.

Como escolher e armazenar 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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