Maryland Blue Crabs Come to Catonsville Gourmet
As a Marylander, you know the best crabs come from right here in the Chesapeake Bay. The state’s favorite crustacean, the blue crab, is beloved by Marylanders everywhere for its succulent taste in crab cakes, crab soup, and steamed and doused in Old Bay. And now, you can get real Maryland crabs right here in Catonsville.
Catonsville Gourmet is happy to announce that we now carry fresh, local Maryland blue crabs straight from the Chesapeake Bay. We offer crab meat for sale and use it in all of our crab dishes. No need to wonder where your crabs are coming from or how long they took to get there. When you eat at Catonsville Gourmet, you can be sure that all your crabs are locally sourced and fresh out of the Bay.
To celebrate the arrival of Maryland blue crabs, here are a few facts about our crabby friend that you may not have known.
Maryland Blue Crab Facts
- The scientific name for blue crabs is Callinectes sapidus. This means, appropriately, “Beautiful swimmer that is savory.”
- Blue crabs are found along coasts from Nova Scotia all the way down to Argentina.
- They can live in both salt and freshwater areas. Females prefer saltier waters found in the south of the Chesapeake while males prefer the fresher water of the north Chesapeake.
- Crabs eat almost anything they can find including, in some cases, other crabs! A crab may take advantage of the soft shell of a molting companion and turn him into lunch.
- Crabs are active during the spring, summer, and fall, but in the winter they bury themselves in the mud.
- According to the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, “The annual harvest of hard crabs from the Chesapeake Bay accounts for over 50% of total U.S. landings.”
Catonsville Gourmet: The Best Fresh Seafood in the Baltimore Area
Catonsville Gourmet is the perfect destination for fresh seafood, from crabmeat to rockfish to today’s fresh catch, in the Baltimore area. We offer the freshest seafood, delectable prepared foods, gourmet products and a unique dining experience.
Catonsville Gourmet’s goal is to offer impeccably fresh seafood, angus beef, delectable prepared foods, gourmet products and a unique dining experience close to home.
If you have any questions, please contact Catonsville Gourmet by calling 410-788-0005 or visit our website today! You can also follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, and Pinterest.
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