Live European Green Crab

Live European Green Crab

$7.95
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Description

Help us protect the vital clam digging grounds of Ipswich, Essex, and Gloucester by purchasing our Live New England Green Crabs!  We have been a buyer and seller of live green crabs for wholesale customers, now these are available for our retail customers.

The European Green Crab is an invasive species threatening the balance of our coastal ecosystem by eating live shellfish, especially our beloved soft shell clams which will also affect the livelihoods of our clam diggers and the future of our clam flats.

To combat this threat, the towns of Ipswich, Essex, and Gloucester are actively collaborating with local fishermen, paying them to remove them. By purchasing these crabs, you become a crucial part of the solution, helping to create a sustained market that directly supports the removal efforts and protects our harvesting areas.

Every crab purchased is one less invader consuming our native shellfish and habitat. Your purchase is a direct investment in the health and sustainability of the New England coast.

Pick Your Prep:

Package Size: 4 Lb or 10 Lb

Harvest Area

Essex, Ipswich, Gloucester, MA

Scientific Name

Carcinus maenas

Culinary Ideas

While small, the Green Crab is a culinary powerhouse, offering a unique, sweet, and complex flavor—often described as "sweeter than blue crab"—with rich umami notes.

  • The Best Broth Base: As our seafood partners have discovered, their flavor is exceptional when cooked down into a rich, flavorful broth or stock. This stock is an incredible base for soups (like bisque, ramen, or bouillabaisse), sauces, risotto, and paella.
  • Soft-Shell Delicacy (Seasonal): In their native European range, soft-shell green crabs ("moeche") are a prized seasonal delicacy. We are working to explore this market, but even the hard-shell crabs are valuable.
  • Roe and Meat: The roe (eggs) and meat can be shucked—though it requires patience! The roe, known as "masinette" in Italy, is considered a delicacy, often used in savory pâtés or to enhance sauces. The meat can be added to crab cakes or salads.
  • Fermentation: Green crabs are also ideal for making traditional fermented condiments, like crab-based fish sauce or other savory pastes, offering a potent flavor enhancer.
Live European Green Crab

$7.95 USD

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