American Crab Company

Whether you're trying to lose weight or simply maintain a healthy lifestyle, seafood and shellfish have a place in your diet. Most varieties of shellfish contain less than five percent fat per serving.

If your preference is for stone crab claws, purchase yours from vendors who buy from crabbers who care for the environment. As long as the claw is broken at the first joint the crab is not harmed.

Did you know that when it comes to king crab legs, the right claw is larger than the left? Interesting, blue king crabs tend to have extraordinarily large right claws.

Lobster rolls-a sandwich filled with the fresh cooked meat of a lobster that's been tossed with mayonnaise-is considered one of the finest sandwiches served in the U.S. These are believed to have been first created in the state of Maine, but they are served all over New England.

So how exactly do you devein shrimp? After removing the shell, make a shallow cut down the outer curve of the body. Then you can easily pick out the dark ribbon-like vein with a sharp or pointed utensil.

While blue crabs breathe through gills just like other fish, they can survive out of water for a surprisingly long time. As long as their gills are kept moist, they can live for more than twenty-four hours without complete immersion.

Did you know that lobsters were not only plentiful in colonial New England, but they were also very large? In fact, lobsters in those days grew to a tremendous size, often forty pounds or more.

Omega-3 fatty acids found in seafood are not only good for the heart, but they can also help to support weight loss too. Fatty acids reduce food cravings and have a filling effect which can help dieters to eat less with each meal.

Did you know that there are several characteristics that make a Maine lobster roll authentic? The roll itself is split and has been lightly buttered on the inside and grilled, and the lobster meat itself is served cold.

Fresh crab can be kept under refrigeration for up to three days without loss of quality or spoiling. Store it on the bottom shelf of your refrigerator in a deep pan, and place a bag of ice on top of the crab.

We will answer all your questions about shrimp, crabs, and lobster. In addition, we will teach how to be a savvy shopper - what to look for when buying and what to avoid. When we get through with you, you will be the king crabber.

What type of small, sweet tasting shrimp is preferred for salads? Northern shrimp. The little Northern shrimp reach an average size of between 2 to 4 inches and have a lovely flavorful white moist meat that serves up perfectly in chilled salads.

There are two primary versions of the lobster roll served today. One is basically comprised of a mayonnaise-based lobster salad served on a roll; in the other, the lobster meat is served in chunks that have been drenched in butter.