Alaska Snow Crab Merus Sections - Per Pound

Enjoy the delicious sweet flavor of Alaska snow crab with these snow crab merus sections. The merus is the largest, and most desirable section of a crab leg.

Try serving these with your favorite dipping sauces at your next get-together. These merus sections are pre-cooked and just need to be thawed and reheated to enjoy.

Snow crab meat is know to be even more flavorful than king crab meat. These merus sections are packed with snowy-white meat ready to be shucked & dunked in hot melted butter.

Packaging:

These snow crab merus sections are pre-cooked, flash-frozen, and packaged in clear plastic bags for easy freezer storage. There are an average of 25 - 30 merus sections (in-shell) per pound.

Storing & Thawing:

Frozen snow crab can be kept in a freezer for several months due to it's protective water glaze. To thaw snow crab, place it in the refrigerator a day prior to cooking it. Left-over snow crab should be kept under refrigeration and consumed within a couple of days.

Serving Suggestions:

Three pounds of snow crab will serve 2 to 3 people easily if you're serving with additional entrees. If you're having a crab feast or are serving a group of crab lovers, 1 & 1/2 pounds per person would be a good start.

Health Benefits:

Snow crab is low in fat and calories, yet high in protein, vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium and iron. It is also a good source of Folate and Magnesium, and a very good source of Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, Zinc, Copper and Selenium. On the other hand, snow crab is very high in cholesterol and sodium.

Nutritional Info:

Serving Size: 100 grams (3.5 ounces)

• Calories: 95
• Protein: 20 g
• Fat: 1.3 g
• Saturated Fat: 0.2 g
• Sodium: 572 mg
• Cholesterol: 59 mg
• Iron: 2.1 g

Nutritional data provided by ASMI (Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute)

Fishery Info:

Commercial Fishing Season (Available Fresh):

Availability (Frozen):

Alaska's annual fishing quota for snow crab is usually much larger than that of other species - making snow crab one of the most abundant types of Alaska crab available. Alaska snow crab is sustainably-caught, and fishing is regulated by the Alaska Department of Fish & Game. By law, only male crabs are retained, leaving the lucky females to remain in the Bering Sea and provide more tasty crab for all of us! Alaska's main commercial fishery for Snow crab starts in January and generally last for several months. It is considered one of the harshest crab fisheries due to the winter months that it takes place in.

Country of Origin:

Our Alaska Snow Crab Merus Sections are a product of the U.S.A.