Barracuda crab, also known as sand crab and sea crab, is a common seafood. Its meat is delicious, nutritious, and loved by people. However, due to improper preservation methods of pike crabs, it is easy to cause crab death, affecting the taste and nutritional value. Therefore, it is very important to master the correct method of preserving pike crabs. This article will give you a detailed introduction to how to save pike crabs.
Choose fresh pike crabs.
When buying pike crabs, the first thing to do is to choose fresh crabs. Fresh pike crab with a bright shell, a full belly, and firm legs that have no peculiar smell. In addition, fresh pike crabs are quick to react when moving and will not be caught easily.
Wash the crabs.
Put the purchased pike crab into clean water and gently scrub the shell of the crab with a brush to remove sediment and impurities on the surface. Be careful not to use too much force to avoid damaging the shell of the crab. At the same time, be careful not to let water enter the belly of the crab when washing, so as not to affect the taste.
Tie the crab's legs.
In order to prevent the crab from moving during the preservation process, the crab's legs can be tied with a rubber band or cotton thread. This prevents the crab from moving around and also prevents the leg from breaking.
Refrigerate.
Put the cleaned crab in a crisper or sealed bag and try to expel the air inside. It is then placed in the freezer compartment of the refrigerator for preservation. The temperature of the refrigerator is generally between 2-8 degrees Celsius, which can effectively prolong the storage time of the pike crab. It should be noted that pike crab should not be mixed with other foods to avoid flavor transfer.