Wild Alaska Dungeness Crab

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What is Wild Alaska Dungeness Crab?

Most Dungeness crab are 25% meat by volume making it one of the meatiest crabs available. It’s delicate sweet and savory flavor is less briny than other crab species. Harvesting wild Alaska Dungeness crab is a small-scale affair, using small boats crewed by between 2-4 people. Although harvested seasonally, the high quality standards for freezing of wild Alaska Dungeness crab means it can be purchased throughout the year! Trident Dungeness Crab is wild caught in Kodiak and Sandpoint Alaska.

Fishing Seasons

December through April, June through August

Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute Website

NUTRITION

WILD ALASKA DUNGENESS CRAB
IS LOADED WITH
HIGH CONTENT OF
VITAMIN B-12, HIGH
QUALITY PROTEIN,
AND OMEGA-3’S

3.0 OZ. OF DUNGENESS CRAB

19 g Protein (38% DV)

335 mg Omega 3s DHA & EPA

8.8 mcg VITAMIN B12 (367% DV)

DV = Daily Value // 3.0 oz. =85 g Source: USDA Standard Reference Release 28

Wild Alaska Dungeness Crab Recipes

Garlicky Linguine with Dungeness Crab
Alaska Dungeness Crab Espanola
Alaska Dungeness Crab Cake Benedict

Health Benefits & Nutrition

The high protein content of wild Alaska Dungeness crab is easily digestible, and has all nine amino acids the body can’t produce itself — a complete protein of the highest quality.

A 3.0 oz portion of wild Alaska Dungeness crab contains 8.8 mcg of Vitamin B-12 (367% DV). There are many benefits of B-12:

  • Helps form red blood cells and prevent anemia
  • Risk reduction of macular degeneration
  • Prevents neuron loss
  • Supports bone loss and prevents osteoporosis
  • Supports healthy skin, hair, and nails

Sustainability

In Alaska, protecting the future of both the stocks and environment take priority over opportunities for commercial harvest. State and federal agencies collaborate to determine each year’s harvest limits, and monitor the season in real-time to determine when these limits have been met. Additional measures, such as the catch share programs and a stringent on-board observer program ensure sustainably harvested wild Alaska Dungeness crab will be available for generations to come.