Live Vietnamese Mud Crab | 5 lb

Sold Out $ 235.00 USD

Live Vietnamese mud crab offers firm claw meat and a rich, sweet flavor. The 5 lb order is suited to tamarind crab, chili crab or garlic-butter preparations.

Product Details

5 lb order
Origin: Vietnam
Shipped live; live arrival is not guaranteed

Preparation & Serving

Prepare and cook thoroughly using the instructions supplied with your order. Cooking time varies with crab size and method; shell color alone does not establish doneness. Serve with lemon and butter or use cooked meat in your preferred dish.

Storage & Handling

Inspect on arrival, follow the supplied live-crab handling instructions and cook promptly, ideally within 24 hours. Keep in breathable packaging and out of fresh water. Contact us promptly with photos if the condition on arrival concerns you.

Arrival & Order Terms

Live arrival is not guaranteed. All sales are final. Due to the perishable nature of live seafood, we do not accept returns or offer refunds. If UPS does not deliver within 30 hours of shipment, we may review the case and at our discretion issue store credit or a replacement.

Roe is seasonal and cannot be guaranteed unless specified by the supplier at the time of shipment.

Shipping

Shipped UPS Overnight.

Product Details

Our live mud crabs are sourced exclusively from reputable aquaculture farms in Vietnam's Mekong Delta. Each crab is selected for strength, hard shell quality, and meat fullness before shipping.

Species: Scylla paramamosain
Type: Live, whole
Order Size: 5 lbs
Flavor Profile: Sweet, rich, firm meat
Shipping: UPS Overnight with gel ice

Origin & Sustainability

Vietnam’s mud crab farms operate in clean, brackish-water mangrove environments. Local growers use low-impact aquaculture methods, emphasizing natural feeding and healthy water conditions. These practices help maintain crab quality while supporting sustainable coastal ecosystems.

Our sourcing partners follow:

Hatchery-raised juvenile stocking
Responsible farming methods
Zero chemical or chlorine treatments
Mangrove-friendly aquaculture

How to Cook

Mud crab is extremely versatile and holds flavor exceptionally well. Some popular cooking methods include:

Steamed Mud Crab with garlic and herbs
Classic Vietnamese Tamarind Crab
Singapore-Style Chili Crab
Butter & Black Pepper Crab
Grilled Mud Crab over charcoal

For best results, cook the crab the same day it arrives for maximum freshness.

Care & Handling

When your live mud crab arrives:

Open the box immediately.
Keep the crab cool, moist, and covered with a damp towel.
Do NOT place the crab in fresh water.
Refrigeration is acceptable for short periods (40–45°F).
Cook within 24 hours of arrival.

We ship using insulated boxes and gel ice to maintain proper temperature.

Shipping Information

Your order includes 5 lbs of live mud crab, shipped UPS Overnight anywhere in the United States.

Packed in insulated boxes
Temperature-controlled gel ice
Live, whole crabs selected for quality

For full details on delivery times, packaging, and policies, please visit our Shipping Info page.