Seafood · The Cooking Guide

Crab

Sweet, delicate shellfish available as whole crab, legs, claws, or picked meat

Methods

How to cook crab

Steaming

Steaming Crab

Cook Time
10min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Steam Temperature
210°F / 100°C
Internal Temperature
165°F / 75°C
Safe

Boiling

Boiling Crab

Cook Time
5min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Cooking Temperature
210°F / 100°C
Internal Temperature
165°F / 75°C
Safe

Grilling

Grilling Crab

Cook Time
5min
Portion Weight
0.3 lb / 5 oz / 140 g
Per adult serving
Grill Temperature
Medium-High
400-450°F / 204-232°C
Internal Temperature
165°F / 75°C
Safe

Doneness

Temperature Guide

DonenessTemperatureDescription
Safe165°F / 75°COpaque and firm, shells open (for mussels/clams)

Safety

Cooking crab safely

Cook to proper internal temperature

Use food thermometer

When in doubt, use a food thermometer, it's the only reliable way to know your crab is safely cooked.