Fresh wild-caught rock crab featuring sweet, tender meat and rich ocean flavor. Known for its firm texture and naturally delicate taste, rock crab is perfect for boiling, steaming, cracking, or adding to your favorite seafood recipes. Ideal for classic crab boils, seafood platters, and gourmet home dining. Sustainably sourced and carefully handled to preserve freshness, our rock crab is delivered fast with reliable nationwide shipping — bringing premium seafood straight to your door.
How to Cook Rock Crab
- Boiling (Recommended): Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Carefully place live rock crab into the pot, cover, and cook for 12–15 minutes depending on size. Shells will turn bright red when fully cooked.
- Steaming: Place crabs in a steamer over boiling water. Cover and steam for 15–18 minutes until fully cooked.
- Serve: Allow crab to cool slightly before cracking. Serve with melted butter, lemon, and your favorite sides.
Pro Tip: Add salt, bay leaves, garlic, or seasoning to the cooking water for a classic seafood boil experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is the rock crab alive when delivered?
- We ship all rock crab fresh and live whenever possible. However, live arrival is not guaranteed due to shipping conditions outside our control.
- How should I store live rock crab?
- Keep refrigerated immediately upon arrival. Do not place in water. For best quality, cook within 24 hours.
- How much meat is in rock crab?
- Rock crab is known for its meaty claws, offering sweet, firm meat ideal for cracking and dipping.
- What size are the crabs?
- Each order includes approximately 10 lbs of live rock crab, with individual crabs averaging 1–2 lbs each.
- How do I cook rock crab?
- Boil for 12–15 minutes or steam for 15–18 minutes until shells turn bright red and meat is fully cooked.
- Can I freeze rock crab?
- Yes, but only after cooking. Freezing live crab is not recommended.
- Is rock crab similar to Dungeness crab?
- Rock crab has a firmer texture and slightly sweeter, more concentrated flavor, especially in the claws.