{"product_id":"box-crab-cooked","title":"Box Crab - Cooked","description":"\u003ch1\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExperience the luxurious taste of locally-sourced, wild Box Crabs from the Santa Barbara Channel!\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert chefs have praised the Box Crabs for their exquisite flavor, often likened to that of elite Alaskan King and Hokkaido Hairy Crabs. Captains Dave and Connor skillfully catch these crabs using whale-friendly traps in the deep waters off Santa Barbara.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHOW TO PREPARE A BOX CRAB:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese limited crustaceans are a rare and special addition to our seafood selection, with a soft shell that makes meat removal easier. Their legs are filled with large chunks of tender, buttery, and flaky meat, offering a satisfying texture and sweet taste. While cleaning these crabs is a simple task, it is highly rewarding due to the thin shells and plentiful meat. To make the process even easier and safer, consider using a fork, claw cracker, kitchen shears, and a mallet (as always when cracking crab, don't forget to protect your eyes!).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eORDER INFO:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 each crab per order. Average weight 1.5-2lb cooked. Arrives live to our warehouse, delivered to you fully cooked and ready to crack and eat! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSUSTAINABILITY INFORMATION:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eBox Crab is an emerging fishery in California. An experimental permit system is currently being explored as reported by \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/caseagrant.ucsd.edu\/seafood-profiles\/brown-box-crab\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSea Grant California\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cspan\u003eOur crabs are harvested through a sustainable method that is safe for marine life, utilizing whale-safe traps off the coast of Santa Barbara, CA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Santa Barbara","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45863146848508,"sku":"","price":42.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0430\/7065\/2581\/files\/unnamed_ce4972e5-039c-47cc-8568-7aa9b92c6d96.jpg?v=1716417383","url":"https:\/\/www.fourstarseafood.com\/products\/box-crab-cooked","provider":"Four Star Seafood and Provisions","version":"1.0","type":"link"}