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Blue Swimmer Crab
While blue swimmer crabs have been know to grow to over 22cm in width and one kilogram in weight, the average size varies between populations. The male crabs are generally bigger with a vibrant blue or purple colouring whereas the female crabs are less colourful and brown. Once caught, the crabs are cooked then frozen which was a method developed with Japanese expertise. The majority of the market is whole frozen crabs being sent to Japan. Crabs that are less than perfect are picked for meat - a laborious, hands on process. The world heritage-listed site of Shark Bay near Carnarvon is perfect for blue swimmer crabs that love warmer waters. With the water temperature above 20 degrees all year round, the breeding cycles are kept constant for 12 months of the year. A great way to eat blue swimmer crab is tossed in a wok with a rich tomatoey Singapore chilli crab sauce served with a Shark Bay sunset.
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