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FAQs

Is one dungeness crab enough for one person? ›

About 3 pounds of Dungeness crab will serve 2 to 3 people easily if you're serving with additional entrees. If you're having a crab feast for a group, 1 & 1/2 pounds per person would be a good start.

If you serve steamed crabs with other food, plan for about six crabs per person. If crabs are your main dish, order eight to a dozen crabs per person.

The meat-to-shell ratio for Dungeness crab is approximately 25%, making it one of the meatier crabs available. The average yield for a 2 lb crab is 1/2 lb of picked meat.

In most cases, these crabs cost around $50 for a 1.5 or 2-pound crab.

Blue crabs are members of the most abundant group of animals on Earth, the arthropods. Their Latin name, Callinectes sapidus, translates to "beautiful, savory swimmer." Like all true crabs, they have five pairs of legs: three pairs of walking legs, one pair of paddle-like swimming legs, and one pair of claws.

Flavor: While both varieties offer sweet, succulent meat, Alaskan snow crab clusters tend to have a milder flavor compared to the rich, buttery taste of Dungeness crab legs. Texture: Alaskan snow crab clusters feature delicate, tender meat, while Dungeness crab legs have a firmer texture that offers a satisfying bite.

The average meat-to-shell ratio for Dungeness crab is approximately 1:4. That means for every pound of crab, you get 1/4 pound of crab meat. Therefore, we suggest ordering 3 to 6 pounds of Dungeness crab per person. That comes out to roughly ¾ to 1-½ pounds of Dungeness crab meat per person.

How many crabs to get. A good rule of thumb is about 6-10 Maryland Blue Crabs per person. If you are serving other food, we recommend about a 1/2 dozen crabs per person. A bushel of large crabs will feed 8-10 people.

Nutrition & Serving Size

Oregon Dungeness crab is as nutritious as it is tasty. A 3 oz portion of cooked meat has 19g of protein and contains important minerals and amino acids. It is low in both fat and calories, as well as cholesterol and carbohydrates.

As a rule of thumb, if you have crab lovers we recommend about 1 1/2 pounds per person. If you have some big eaters you might want to go with 2 pounds per person.

How many dungeness crabs do I need for 4 adults? ›

How much crab do I need per person? The average meat-to-shell ratio for Dungeness crab is approximately 1:4. That means for every pound of crab, you get 1/4 pound of crab meat. Therefore, we suggest ordering 3 to 6 pounds of Dungeness crab per person.