After repeated delays, the California Fish and Game Bureau finally announced that this year’sThe crab fishing season has begun!This also means that diners’ favorite crabs will gradually return to the tables of every household.
Dungeness CrabIs the main crab in the United States,Mainly grows on the west coast, The name comes from the Dungeness Wharf in Washington State, as early as 1948, some people were fishing here for treasure crabs.
Jumbo Crab is also famous in San FranciscoFisherman's WharfThe signature fresh food that attracts tourists all year round.The treasure crab with five pairs of legs has a lot more activity than the lazy bread crab, so the meat is very delicious.Jumbo crab with large body, plenty of meat, and very tender meat,It can be said that everyone loves it.
The most classic way to eat jumbo crab isSteamed, You can directly taste the original umami taste of the tender crab meat.Otherwise,Stir-fried crab with green onion and ginger, baked crab with salted egg yolk, curry crab or crab porridgeThey are all good ways to eat.
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Last year, Jumbo Crab went through a lot of hardships, which not only caused fishermen to lose money, but also made diners who like crabs eager to see.FirstSan Francisco Pier 45 warehouse fire, Burning down millions of dollars in fishing equipment.In the crab fishing season, to protect the migration of whales, the government requiresAll commercial crabbing has been postponed.Later, people discovered that last year’sToxins in Jumbo Crab, Not suitable for consumption.
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Various factors lead toLast year, the Jumbo Crab was hard to find, and the diners were eager to see..This year's jumbo crab fishing has finally returned to the normal process.At present, commercial crab fishing in northern California has been going on for some time. Fishermen reported that compared with last year,More crabs will enter the market this year, Which also means that the friends will beMany restaurants in the Bay AreaEat freshly caught treasure crabs.
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ButCaliforniaFishing in the central part is still delayed due to whale migrationIt is expected that fishing will not start until the middle of this month at the earliest.Plus this yearKing crab and snow crab shortage, This year’s Jumbo Crab price is bound to beRising tide.
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At present, the friends from North CarolinaYou can buy or eat freshly caught Jumbo Crabs at these places:
Four Star Seafood and Provisions
seafood market
You can order fresh Jumbo Crabs at this seafood market,
Provided by the merchantSelf-pickup or delivery service.
Address: 1315 Egbert Ave, San Francisco, CA 94124
Harborview Restaurant & Bar
Hong Kong style restaurant
An excellent Hong Kong-style restaurant, the signature dishes aresaltBaked Black Pepper Jumbo Crab.
Address: Level, 4 Embarcadero Ctr, San Francisco, CA 94111
Monterey Fish Market
seafood market
Located at Pier 33, San Francisco, for saleFreshly salvaged Jumbo Crab.
Address: Pier 33, San Francisco, CA 94111
Palette Tea Garden & Dim Sum
Hong Kong Style Tea House
In addition to treasure crabs, there are also variousHong Kong-style morning tea dishes.
Address: 48 Hillsdale Mall, San Mateo, CA 94403
Alamar Kitchen & Bar
Western seafood
Similar to Boiling Crab, You can choose seafood, seasoning and spiciness.
Address: 100 Grand Ave #111, Oakland, CA 94612
Chef Smelly's
Seafood pop-up shop
Can eat hereGarlic Butter Jumbo CrabAnd all kinds of seafood, with fried noodles, vegetables, etc.
Address: 2430 Broadway Oakland, CA 94612
Before you goCall first to confirmWhether the restaurant or shop still has inventory.
The California Department of Health announced that this year’s Jumbo Crab is safe and edible, but it reminds peopleDon't eat crab offal, Because the internal organs may contain a small amount of toxins.If you are cooking at home, you must first clean up the internal organs.
References:
https://www.sfchronicle.com/food/restaurants/article/Dungeness-crab-has-quietly-reached-Bay-Area-16669994.php
https://wildlife.ca.gov/News/commercial-and-recreational-dungeness-crab-fishery-update
https://www.times-standard.com/2021/12/03/a-huge-difference-north-coast-dungeness-crab-prices-triple-2020-levels/
