Alaska Dungeness Crab is one of Alaska's finest seafood resources. Dungeness Crab are harvested all along the western U.S. coast, but the largest and most flavorful Dungeness Crab come from Alaska. Alaska Dungeness Crab are harvested from the icy, pure waters of the North Pacific, averaging about 2-1/2 pounds each. Available precooked, this superior shellfish has a distinctive sweet flavor, bright orange shell color, and tender, flaky white meat.

Alaska Dungeness Crab is one of the most festive crab dishes you can menu. It is classically served whole, either hot or cold, and paired with melted butter or dipping sauces. Dungeness Crab meat is traditionally menued in crab cocktails or with crisp greens in a Crab Louis salad. Extremely versatile, Alaska Dungeness Crab combines well with a myriad of seasonings and sauces in seafood stews or soups, appetizers or main dishes.

Alaska Dungeness Crab is an excellent value because of its moderate price and ease of preparation. Traditionally sold whole, Alaska Dungeness Crab are delivered to your door pre-cooked and frozen. Just thaw and heat gently in a steamer or broiler, or bake (in a 400 F oven for 4 minutes) for hot menu items. For salads or cold dishes, simply heat and chill.

From Kodiak to Southeast Alaska, Alaska Dungeness Crab are harvested from May through September in rough and icy seas, then delivered live to processing plants to be cooked, frozen and packed for sale. Alaska's state-of-the-art freezing and processing technology preserves the firm texture and delicate flavor of Alaska Dungeness Crab, consistently delivering a high quality product.

Alaska Dungeness Crab is an excellent source of high-quality protein, containing all of the essential amino acids, while low in fat and calories. You'll also find a rich supply of important minerals such as zinc, copper, calcium, magnesium and iron. It's a natural for health-conscious customers.

Serving size: 3 oz. -- Cooked, Edible Portion

Source: Data provided by the Food Processor computerized nutrition system, ESHA Research, Salem, OR.

PACKAGING SPECIFICATIONS

Most commonly sold pre-cooked and whole, Alaska Dungeness Crab is also available in convenient sections or clusters (half a crab), or as single legs, cocktail claws and crab meat.

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute offers promotional and educational materials about Alaska Dungeness Crab: posters, table tents, recipes, information guides and a Suppliers Directory free of charge (maximum order: 200 each). Training videos are also available at a cost of $8.00 each.

The Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, 311 North Franklin Street, Suite 200, Juneau, Alaska 99801-1147;(907)465-5560.