1. Buy & Ask
Check out our supplier list to see if you can purchase green crabs in our local area. Can’t find local green crabs? Ask your local fish counter, supermarket, or restaurant if they are carrying green crabs. Even if they are not currently in stock, just asking is a great way to familiarize your vendor with the crab. Plus, the wholesaler for these vendors often has access to green crabs and can coordinate a special order.
*Due to food handling concerns, we do not recommend purchasing green crabs directly from bait shops.
Photo by Jamie Bassett of the Shellfish Broker.
2. Eat
Explore recipes and begin cooking with green crabs on your own. Our recipe database covers the basics, from a quick and simple stock to shucking caviar. Looking to take a deeper dive into the culinary possibilities of green crabs? Our hardcover cookbook includes dozens of recipes and preparation techniques.
3. Provide Feedback
Have you ever eaten green crabs? If the answer is yes, help us inform the development of culinary green crab markets by filling out this quick survey.
4. Learn
Learn how to identify green crabs and where to find them in the wild. Explore seasonality, species biology, and their invasive impact. Broadening public understanding is key for fishery development.