7/27/2023 0 Comments Blue crab size![]() ![]() The flesh is translucent when raw and white when cooked, it has a mild, sweet, nutty flavour, low oiliness and is moist, evenly textured and firm (claw meat is firmer than that found in body and legs). The male’s shell is a distinctive mottled bright blue to purple when uncooked, while the female’s tends to be more mottled brown like all crustaceans, they turn orange when cooked (with the male's shell remaining brighter).Īverage yield is 35% (from claws and body). Picked Crab meat can be stored in the same way. Wrap in plastic wrap or foil and store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months below -18✬. If possible, give them a gentle shake to ensure there’s no sound of sloshing water.įemales with eggs are protected in all states, and in Queensland catching any female Blue Swimmer Crabs is prohibited. Look for brightly coloured, firm, intact, lustrous shells, without any discolouration, particularly at joints, and a pleasant fresh sea smell. To BuyĬrabs should feel heavy for their size and have their legs and claws intact.īlue Swimmer Crabs are one of the few Crabs not sold live, but are available cooked or green (uncooked), as they don’t survive well once captured. PriceĬoral Crab, Mud Crabs, Sand Crabs, Velvet Crab. Size varies significantly from state to state. Size and WeightĪverage 300g and commonly to 400g, but can grow to over 1kg. FamilyĪvailable year round with peaks from November to April. Other Namesīlue Crab, Blue Manna Crab, Bluey, Sand Crab, Sandy. Caught in traps, dillies and entangling devices, and as a bycatch of trawling. Available wild-caught (though there are some aquaculture trials for Soft Shell Crabs in Queensland), it is a coastal marine dweller found mainly in bays, estuaries and intertidal areas up to about 60m, most commonly on muddy or sandy bottoms but also on rubble, seagrass and seaweed.įound around most of the Australian coast, 50% of the commercial catch is from southern Queensland with the remainder mostly from central NSW, SA and WA north to Shark Bay. ![]()
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