We think whole Dungeness crab is the perfect meal. This delicious, easy-to-eat crab has a subtle flavor and a soft texture. The sweet, buttery taste is great for accentuating flavors in soups, salads, and casseroles, but it’s also delicious on its own. Whether you’re new to seafood or consider yourself a crab afficionado, the Dungeness crab from Lummi Island Wild is sure to delight.
We offer whole cooked Dungeness crab. These crustaceans are shipped cooked and frozen to preserve freshness. While these guys are very easy to eat, seafood newbies might not know what to expect. We recommend that customers familiarize themselves with how to eat a Dungeness crab, and to make sure you have the appropriate utensils ready to dig in.
How to Cook Whole Dungeness Crab
Dungeness crab is easy to cook, but we at Lummi make it easier. We pre-cook the crabs and flash freeze them before shipping out. This helps to preserve the crab’s flavor and texture, guaranteeing a delicious meal. Crustacean meat, like what you’d get from a crab or lobster, degrades quickly after the fish dies. It is an industry standard to pre-cook crab and lobster before selling the meat.
When your Dungeness crab arrives, you need only to heat it up to enjoy a delicious meal. We tend to like our Dungeness crab prepared simply – steamed and eaten with butter. But we know that our customers like to cook, and Dungeness lends a beautiful flavor to a variety of dishes. Here are a few of our favorite recipes.
That said, we also know that some of our customers may be first-time seafood eaters. Steaming, boiling, or baking your Dungeness order shouldn’t be difficult, but for some, it might feel intimidating. We have our own dedicated How to Cook Dungeness Crab page to help you out.
Get the Full Seafood Experience with Whole Dungeness Crab
If you’re ordering Dungeness crab online, there are a few things you should know. Dungeness has a very high meat yield. This means that, of the 1.5 to 2 pounds of crab you buy, meat will comprise a lot of the weight. Most Dungeness have a 25 percent meat yield – far higher than species like Maryland Blue crab.
When you order your crab from Lummi Island Wild, we’ll pack the crabs inside a cooler with dry ice. Our frozen seafood ships Monday through Wednesday via 2nd Day Air. This helps to ensure the order is frozen and safe to eat when it arrives. If you want your order to arrive on a specific date, simply customize your shipping and receiving day at checkout.
When you retrieve the package, simply transfer the crab to the freezer. When you’re ready to eat, simply steam, boil, or bake the crab until it reaches your desired temperature. Grab some crab crackers, break through the shell, and enjoy the delicious whole Dungeness crab meat on its own. Or, if you’re feeling creative, try any of the recipes we’ve listed above. When it comes to Dungeness, you can’t go wrong.
