Sebastian, the beloved Jamaican-accented crab from Disney’s 1989 animated classic The Little Mermaid, is one of the most iconic and memorable animal sidekicks in Disney history. However, fans have often wondered – why did Disney choose to make him a crab in the first place? The Origins of Sebastian’s Character In Hans Christian Andersen’s original … Read more
These crab legs baked in the oven are the best ever! We bake them with lemon halves that are later squeezed over the crab, and then we serve them with garlic butter for a tasty treat. When it comes to cooking crab legs, you’ll usually see three possible methods: steaming, boiling, or baking. Steaming is … Read more
If youâre watching your cholesterol, youâre probably wary of foods known to be high in it. Some foods do raise cholesterol levels. These include treats high in fat, meats high in saturated fats, and foods fried in oil. All cholesterol isnât equal, though. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) sticks to your arteries, while HDL (high-density lipoprotein) takes … Read more
Are you looking for a wholesale seafood distributor you can trust to bring you fresh and flash-frozen seafood that was caught in a responsible way? We can help. Not only is our seafood certified sustainable and harvested in a responsible way, but our customer service is more like that of a small fish market than … Read more
Imitation crab is a common food that features in some recipes for items like crab sticks. In spite of its name, imitation crab doesn’t actually contain crab. The only time it does is when a small amount of crab extract is added for flavor. Imitation crab consists of surimi. Surimi is minced fish flesh combined … Read more
Imitation crab, which is also known as “crab sticks” or “krab,” is often used in place of real crab in many recipes. Surimi, a finely ground fish paste made from Alaskan pollock or cod that has been deboned, washed, cut up, and seasoned before being shaped into rod-like shapes that look like crab legs, is … Read more
Painted Hermit Crab shells are not only a waste of natural resources, but they are also very dangerous for your pets. There has only ever been one reason to paint Hermit Crab shells: to get kids to want to buy them. Pretty pinks, purples, blues, gold, novelty characters etc. They all appeal to young children. … Read more
With their small size and abundance in marshes and beaches worldwide, fiddler crabs may seem like an accessible food source But is eating fiddler crabs actually safe, legal or practical? This article provides an in-depth look at the risks, regulations and realities of consuming these colorful crustaceans What are Fiddler Crabs? Fiddler crabs belong to … Read more
I don’t know about you, but I love seafood. There’s just something special about diving into a pile of succulent shrimp, juicy crab legs, or a tender grilled fish filet. Mmm mmm good! One of my favorite spots to get my seafood fix is at Crafty Crab. Their Cajun-inspired flavors and wide variety of seafood … Read more
By Laura Spinale Scabbarding and scalloping It was a very windy afternoon in Florida—the first cold snap of the fall—and my dad and I were freezing on the pier at Crystal Beach near St. Petersburg. A lot of my fathers buddies crab here, so I thought wed try our luck. Crabbing – in this case … Read more