any time i could afford it - i ate it within about one day. why keep it longer than that?
depends
I usually immediately boil after removing for between 5 to 10 min. I have eaten about 20 claws that I have boiled this year and they all tasted great. After they are done boiling I immediately drop in a salt water bath to rapidly cool down. I either serve them cold or freeze for later. Store bought stone crab claws are typically boiled ahead of time with many commercial crab boats boil the claws on the boat or just on the dock to keep them from spoiling.
The king crab, particularly the Alaskan king crab, is known for having the most meat among crab species. Its large size and long legs provide substantial amounts of tender, sweet meat, making it highly sought after in culinary dishes. Other varieties, such as the Dungeness crab, also offer good meat yield but are generally smaller than king crabs.
almost all Alaskan King and Snow Crab are cooked before they are sold....only heating to internal temperature of 145 is necessary. Best done by steaming
The Yeti Crab is an odd looking creature that has fuzzy yellow hairs that cover its legs. The Yeti Crab averages about 5 inches in length.
Frozen crab legs can typically be stored in the freezer for up to 6 months before they expire.
Yes you can freeze your Dungeness crab meat raw as long as the crab has been cleaned prior to freezing. For more information check here: http://how-to-crab.com/freezing-whole-crabs/
Overpowering crab smell; slimy shell; meat no longer firm and/or crusty and brownish where cut from body and lack of taste. All this means crab was either defrosted and refrozen or frozen too long. Discard.
it is half spider
Frozen crab legs can last up to 6 months before they expire if stored properly in the freezer.
Crab legs can be kept in the freezer for up to 3-4 months before they start to lose their quality.
The Yeti Crab is an odd looking creature that has fuzzy yellow hairs that cover its legs. The Yeti Crab averages about 5 inches in length.