A soft shell crab is a mud crab that has just shed its shell. It is caught before the new shell hardens. As the new shell has not yet formed, the crab is soft and can be eaten whole.
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Soft Shell Crab
Mud crab
| Commercial name | Soft Shell Crab |
| Latin name | Scylla serrata |
| Origin | Myanmar/Bangladesh/Indonesia |
| Catch area | Farmed |
| Specifications | Whole, cleaned, 100% N.W. |
| Packaging | IWP in 1kg box in 12kg master carton |
| Size | Medium, Hotel, Prime, Jumbo, Whale, Colossal |
A true delicacy
The Mud Crab (Scylla Serrata), originally comes from the mangroves. Its high fat content and fast growth makes the Mud Crab the ideal farmed product.
Known for its sweet and unique flavour, this delicacy is renowned as one of the tastiest crab species, perfect for baking or deep-frying in a batter. It’s a popular choice for appetizers and a key ingredient in the “Soft Shell Crab Roll” sushi.
If you’re curious about the perfect way to deep-fry this crab to serve as an appetizer, simply click the ‘Play Button’ below or access the this short YouTube video by copying this link: https://youtu.be/t6PtAhFExCE?si=7EnpcyTimBkn6WgR
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