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Alaskan Bairdi (Snow) Crab Clusters
Regular price $76.00
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Alaskan Bairdi Snow Crab Clusters
Our wild caught Alaskan Bairdi snow crab has a well-known sweet flavor and gets its name from its delicate snowy white meat. Bairdi crab is beloved for its long, easy-to crack legs.
Each 2 lb quantity contains approximately 2 clusters and serves 2-3.
A 6.6lb package serves 4-6.
About our Bairdi Crab.
Caught in the icy waters of the Bering Sea our Bairdi crab clusters come pre-cooked and ready to eat when thawed. Each clusters weights 1-1.5lbs. Bairdi snow crab is known through-out Alaska and among most crab lovers as the best crab available on the market. There are two species of Snow crab harvested the Bering Sea in Alaska: Chionoecetes opilio and Chionoecetes Bairdi. Opilio, which are sometimes referred to as Opies or Queen crab, are the smaller, more readily available of the two species. Bairdi, also known as Tanner crab, command a higher price due to their size and restricted quotas.
What makes our Bairdi Crab special?
Caught by our friend Chris McDowell at Yakobi Fisheries. Bairdi are typically harvested at average depths of 360 feet below sea level during the frigid winter months of January, February and March. Harvest can be challenging as crews face icy conditions and cold, stormy waters. 800 lb. traps, called pots, are set with bait and then retrieved within 36-48 hours. Boat crews use hydraulic lifts to raise the pots, which can weigh over 1,000 lbs when full.
What about the health benefits?
Bairdi snow crabs are naturally lean, low in calories and fat, but packed with protein.
Why we love it!
Once you try our Bairdi Crab you are never going back again. There is no doubt that you will love the freshness and unparalleled flavor. Don't stop yourself from adding this to your next dinner party or crab boil. In the unlikely event you have some leftovers, they'll make an amazing addition to your omelets the next morning.
Features
- Long easy-to-crack legs.
- Delicate texture and sweet taste
- Individually flash-frozen portions
- Sustainably wild-caught in the USA
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
- BPA free packaging
- Ships frozen
based on a 3 oz (⅔ cup, or 85g) serving size
Quality you can trust
Here at Wild for Salmon we are fishermen, we know the product, and we understand the responsibility that comes with earning your trust. Buying seafood can be a daunting experience, especially when you're buying online (check out our blog on how to find quality seafood online). We stand behind the quality of every product we sell—100% guaranteed. If we haven't caught the seafood ourselves, you can count on the fact that we only partner with trusted, like-minded fishermen and seafood operations.
- Fisherman owned and operated
- 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
Resource you can count on
Just like buying seafood online, selecting your favorite seafood and preparing a delicious meal can be intimidating. That’s why we offer a wide array of resources to help guide you every step along the way. Or if you prefer, just pick up the phone and give us a call. We’re always excited to share our favorite recipes, answer your questions, or give you the latest update on the fishing season.
- Recipes
- Buying guides
- Educational blogs
- How to video's
A mission that matters
With more than 19 years of fishing the waters of Bristol Bay, Alaska, we’ve learned success isn’t just about making the sale. It's about sharing our love of wild-caught seafood with customers across the nation. It's about appreciating and preserving the natural resources that sustain us all. And it's about giving back to organizations that help protect the pristine waters of Alaska through our Wildly Devoted campaign.
- 1% for the planet
- Wildly Devoted
Bardi Snow Crab recipe
Our bairdi snow crab is already pre-cooked and ready to eat when thawed. Many chose to serve snow crab with drawn butter or dipping sauce.
Baking
- Thaw crab legs in the refrigerator overnight.
- Preheat the oven to 350° F.
- Coat bottom of an oven-safe pan with cooking oil.
- Arrange the crab legs on the bottom of a deep glass baking dish.
- Pour ½ an inch of water into the baking dish to partially submerge the crab legs.
- Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil. Poke a few holes in the tops so that some steam can escape.
- Bake thawed crab legs for 10-15 minutes then remove the baking dish from the oven and serve!
Frequently asked questions
How will I receive my product?
Items are shipped in an insulated box with dry ice to keep items frozen until they reach your home. All orders are shipped via FedEx unless another carrier is requested by the customer. You will be emailed the tracking information as soon as the order ships. Please allow until 8PM for updated information from FedEx.
How is the fish packaged?
All products are Individually vacuum-sealed in BPA-free plastic.
What does “Sustainably Harvested” mean?
For sockeye salmon, the Alaska State Department of Fish and Game monitors all commercial, sport, and residential salmon fishing. This means a set number of permits are sold each season based on predictions of the number of salmon expected to return to spawn. As the salmon move towards the bay, researchers actively monitor their movement and count the number of salmon in each school. They then use this data to determine when the fishermen are allowed to fish, if the volume of salmon is too low they are not allowed to fish. Once the volume rises to a number which allows for enough fish to escape upstream to spawn, the fishermen are given a set amount of time that they are allowed to fish. This timed fishing allowance and escapement number is vital to the sustainability of salmon.
How should I store my seafood?
We guarantee the quality of our products to be maintained for one year from purchase when kept in proper conditions. All seafood should be kept in a freezer that maintains even temperature, do not store any seafood on the door or towards the front of the freezer, and do not stack other items on top of seafood. If your seafood loses its vacuum seal, plan to use those pieces first! They are still completely safe to eat but are more prone to freezer burn. Freezer burn is the process of water being pulled from the fish and turned into ice crystals.
Where is my order being sent from?
All Wild for Salmon orders are shipped from Bloomsburg Pennsylvania. The owner and Fisherman, Steve Kurian, is a PA native. Each summer he travels to AK to fish for sockeye salmon which is flash-frozen, vacuum sealed, and transported through cold storage to our store in Bloomsburg, PA where Steve and his family reside.
What happens if my order is delayed in transit; will it still be frozen?
With over 5 years of experience shipping frozen seafood, we are confident that your package will still arrive frozen if it is received within 3 days of leaving our facility. During the warmer weather months, we do provide extra dry ice to ensure your package arrives frozen. Should your package arrive thawed, please take pictures to email us at info@wildforsalmon.com so that we can follow up with FedEx. Any order delayed by FedEx that arrives thawed will be replaced or refunded in full.
Can I get a bulk discount?
We do offer a bulk discount on the purchase of 10 or 20lbs, this discount is built into the product pricing so there is no need for a code!
What does “Wild-Caught” mean?
Our fish are harvested in their natural environment. They spend their life in the open waters and eat their natural diet. You can read more about why "Wild-Caught" is healthier for both you and the fish in our blog.
How are the salmon caught?
Our sockeye salmon are caught using a stationary gillnet, meaning we set our nets with small buoys to float at the top of the water and then the anchor holds one end of the bottom of the net taut, so the net is against the open current. The salmon then swim into the net and are caught by the gills, once caught the nets are pulled on board. As each salmon comes on board it is removed from the net by our deckhands placed on a rubber slide so they do not hit the floor of the boat and become bruised. This slide then moves them to another deckhand who bleeds each individual salmon and then places it into a refrigerated circulating seawater storage tank below. All salmon are then processed within 12 hours of being caught by our trusted processor Leader Creek Fisheries. Processing includes flash freezing and vacuum sealing.
Shipping information
Wild seafood delivered direct to your door!
All orders ship on Mondays-Wednesday, and orders placed after 10am on Tuesday will ship out the following week.
All frozen products are carefully packed on dry ice to keep items frozen however some packages may not arrive solidly frozen. If you items do arrive partially thawed but frozen in the center, they may be safely refrozen with no noticeable loss of quality or nutritional value. All frozen packages will arrive within 1-3 business days depending on your destination. You will have access to your shipping information so you can track your package along the way!
For more info , view our Shipping Information page.
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Frequently asked questions
How will I receive my product?
Items are shipped in an insulated box with dry ice to keep items frozen until they reach your home. All orders are shipped via FedEx unless another carrier is requested by the customer. You will be emailed the tracking information as soon as the order ships. Please allow until 8PM for updated information from FedEx.
How is the fish packaged?
All products are Individually vacuum-sealed in BPA-free plastic.
What does “Sustainably Harvested” mean?
For sockeye salmon, the Alaska State Department of Fish and Game monitors all commercial, sport, and residential salmon fishing. This means a set number of permits are sold each season based on predictions of the number of salmon expected to return to spawn. As the salmon move towards the bay, researchers actively monitor their movement and count the number of salmon in each school. They then use this data to determine when the fishermen are allowed to fish, if the volume of salmon is too low they are not allowed to fish. Once the volume rises to a number which allows for enough fish to escape upstream to spawn, the fishermen are given a set amount of time that they are allowed to fish. This timed fishing allowance and escapement number is vital to the sustainability of salmon.
How should I store my seafood?
We guarantee the quality of our products to be maintained for one year from purchase when kept in proper conditions. All seafood should be kept in a freezer that maintains even temperature, do not store any seafood on the door or towards the front of the freezer, and do not stack other items on top of seafood. If your seafood loses its vacuum seal, plan to use those pieces first! They are still completely safe to eat but are more prone to freezer burn. Freezer burn is the process of water being pulled from the fish and turned into ice crystals.