{"product_id":"july-4th-blue-crab-bushels-male-female","title":"🎆July 4th Blue Crab Bushels. [Male \u0026 Female]","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/Bushel_FLASH_62826.gif?v=1782675649\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e🎇Unprecedented FLASH Sale!\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003ePlan a \u003cstrong\u003eRed, White \u0026amp; Blue Crab Bushel Feast\u003c\/strong\u003e with our 3-Day FLASH Sale. Our Deep Bay Discount for Premium Crabs expires Wednesday at noon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/Divider_for_hompage_50426.png?v=1777915344\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003ePremium Male\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e (Small, medium, with some large crabs from 5”-6.5”) This family favorite bursts with \u003ci\u003e6 to 8 dozen steamed \u0026amp; spiced blue crabs\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e--\u0026gt;Serving Suggestion: 8-12 adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePremium Female Sook\u003c\/b\u003e (Small, medium with some large crabs, measuring 5”-6.5”) Take the taste test. Many enthusiasts claim females pack sweeter meat. Steamed \u0026amp; spiced in the Maryland Recipe with about 6-8 dozen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e--\u0026gt;Serving Suggestion: 8-10 adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\" align=\"center\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/plated_crabs.jpg?v=1758301113\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/800_CD_Crab_Pot_61225.jpg?v=1757616785\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/e_Jumbo_Dozen_73025_edited.jpg?v=1753916456\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Forte;\"\u003eCrack open a Bushel Box for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Forte;\"\u003eMassive Loads of Delicious Crab Meat!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 18.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Forte;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/Crab_Pot_70224.jpg?v=1752839618\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/2_Jimmy_Crab_091825.png?v=1758225592\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eLocal fresh seafood all along the eastern seaboard includes \u003cb\u003ewild-caught blue crabs. \u003c\/b\u003eEspecially found in coastal marshlands, the \u003ci\u003e“Beautiful Swimmers that are savory”\u003c\/i\u003e pack claw, lump and jumbo crab meat built from a diet of clams, oysters, mussels, shrimp, and other detritus or food matter. To extract the meat from the crab, follow these time-honored steps:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/1280_e_Mallets_41724_edited.jpg?v=1752839901\"\u003e1) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%; mso-bidi-font-family: Aptos; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"mso-list: Ignore;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font: 7.0pt 'Times New Roman';\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--[endif]--\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eTurn the crab upside down\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e and locate the tail flap or tab. On the male it looks like the Washington Monument and the female, the Capitol Dome. Pull it up and snap it off. With the created hole, carefully pry off the top shell or carapace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e2)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e Scrape away the gills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e or “dead man’s fingers,” along with any squishy parts like the intestines, etc.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e3)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e Crack the crab in half\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e by pressing both sides of the crab cavities inwards.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003c!-- [if !supportLists]--\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e4) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eBreak off all legs and claws\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e and grab your mallet and picking tools.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eEven though you naturally come prepared with \u003cb\u003ethe best tool, your hand,\u003c\/b\u003e the mallet will help crack the claws to pick the \u003ci\u003eclaw meat\u003c\/i\u003e, while a picking tool will savor each morsel from the shells. As you explore the shells for meat, you’ll find \u003ci\u003ejumbo lump or backfin\u003c\/i\u003e in the rear of the crab. Each crab boasts two large jumbo pieces that are built from the back paddle legs. Within the crab cavity, loads of delicious\u003ci\u003e lump meat\u003c\/i\u003e will easily flake away for a hot butter dipping!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoListParagraphCxSpLast\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; mso-add-space: auto; text-indent: -.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/e_Picking_Tools_103022_edited.jpg?v=1752839977\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 20.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Forte;\"\u003eServing Suggestions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; text-align: center;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003ePremium Male\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e (Small, medium, with some large crabs from 5”-6.5”) This family favorite bursts with \u003ci\u003e6 to 8 dozen steamed \u0026amp; spiced blue crabs\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e--\u0026gt;Serving Suggestion: 8-12 adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eSignature Male \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e(Large, extra-large crabs from 6”-7”) Jaw-dropping choice with entrée sized beauties with around 5 dozen steamed \u0026amp; spiced blue crabs. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e--\u0026gt;Serving Suggestion: 8-10 adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003ePremium Female Sook\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e (Small, medium with some large crabs, measuring 5”-6.5”) Take the taste test. Many enthusiasts claim females pack sweeter meat. Steamed \u0026amp; spiced in the Maryland Recipe with about 6-8 dozen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e--\u0026gt;Serving Suggestion: 8-12 adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eSignature Female Sook Crabs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e (Large, extra-large, measuring 6”-7”) Our most impressive female sook catch with the potential of crab caviar or eggs. Steamed \u0026amp; spiced with your selected spice amount, filling a half bushel at around 5 dozen.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e--\u0026gt;Serving Suggestion: 8-10 adults.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/Nutrtrition_Facts_for_Blue_Crab_70225.jpg?v=1751456614\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0in; tab-stops: 9.75pt;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/Crabs_32423.jpg?v=1752840120\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/thomas-point-lighthouse.png?v=1754083483\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Crab Depot","offers":[{"title":"Premium- Female Crabs -Mixture of Small, Medium, \u0026 Some Large Crabs (5 to 6.5 inch) \/ Regular Spice \/ Sustainably Caught USA Blue Crabs.","offer_id":47367981465762,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium- Female Crabs -Mixture of Small, Medium, \u0026 Some Large Crabs (5 to 6.5 inch) \/ Light Spice \/ Sustainably Caught USA Blue Crabs.","offer_id":47367981498530,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium- Female Crabs -Mixture of Small, Medium, \u0026 Some Large Crabs (5 to 6.5 inch) \/ Extra Spice \/ Sustainably Caught USA Blue Crabs.","offer_id":47367981531298,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium- Female Crabs -Mixture of Small, Medium, \u0026 Some Large Crabs (5 to 6.5 inch) \/ No Spice \/ Sustainably Caught USA Blue Crabs.","offer_id":47367981564066,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium- Male Crabs- Mixture of Small\/Medium \u0026 Some Large Crabs (5\"-6.5\") \/ Regular Spice \/ Sustainably Caught USA Blue Crabs.","offer_id":47367981203618,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium- Male Crabs- Mixture of Small\/Medium \u0026 Some Large Crabs (5\"-6.5\") \/ Light Spice \/ Sustainably Caught USA Blue Crabs.","offer_id":47367981236386,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium- Male Crabs- Mixture of Small\/Medium \u0026 Some Large Crabs (5\"-6.5\") \/ Extra Spice \/ Sustainably Caught USA Blue Crabs.","offer_id":47367981269154,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Premium- Male Crabs- Mixture of Small\/Medium \u0026 Some Large Crabs (5\"-6.5\") \/ No Spice \/ Sustainably Caught USA Blue Crabs.","offer_id":47367981301922,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1366\/4785\/files\/Crab_Depot_s_Best_50126.jpg?v=1780938485","url":"https:\/\/crabdepot.com\/products\/july-4th-blue-crab-bushels-male-female","provider":"Crab Depot","version":"1.0","type":"link"}