Dungeness Crab Cluster By The Lb 3 Cluster Per Lb (2024)

FAQs

How many clusters is 1 lb of Dungeness crab? ›

A west coast favorite! Average 1/3 to 2/3 lb per cluster.

1 lb of snow crab legs is about 3 clusters. This does vary depending on the crab's size. Generally, you're looking at 2 to 3 clusters or 8 to 12 legs.

3 lbs = 1.5-2 Servings. 4 lbs = 2-3.5 Servings. 6 lbs = 3-5 Servings. 10 lbs = 5-8 Servings.

About six crab to the pound last time we went (24 crab = 4 1/2 pounds).

The meat-to-shell ratio for Dungeness crab is approximately 25%, making it one of the meatier crabs available. The average yield for a 2 lb crab is 1/2 lb of picked meat.

2-3 clusters per pound. Each cluster is apx 5-8 ounces each.

The meat-to-shell ratio for Dungeness is about 25 percent, making it one of the meatier crabs available. Expect to yield about a ½ pound of picked meat from a two-pound crab. We suggest pairing the state delicacy with Elouan wines – try our Rosé with a delicate crab salad or light risotto.

Clusters of Dungeness crabs legs range in weight from 1/2lb (8oz) to 3/4lb (12oz), and we suggest averaging 2-3 cluster per person, approximately (like our other crab legs) 1 1/2lbs. These clusters are packaged in increments of 3lbs.

Figure 1 ½ to 2 pounds of crab per person: That translates to ½ to ¾ pound of crab meat. For kids, Benjamin recommends splitting one crab between two young diners. “It's easy to split a crab in half and each child has his own set of legs and claws and half the body,” he says.

How many pounds of crab do I need for 4 people? ›

As a rule of thumb, if you have crab lovers we recommend about 1 1/2 pounds per person. If you have some big eaters you might want to go with 2 pounds per person.

Make sure you have enough crab legs

Our general recommendation is between one and two pounds per person. One pound per person should suffice if you have guests with mild appetites and you serving sides with your crab legs.

Fast Facts. A legal-sized male Dungeness crab is 6 ½ inches in carapace width (shoulder width) and weighs approximately 2 pounds. Dungeness crab are distributed from the Aleutian Islands to Magdalena Bay, Mexico.

Clusters consist of 4 legs and a claw (sometimes only 3 legs). Our Dungeness crab clusters are flash-frozen and packaged in clear plastic bags for easy freezer storage.

Dungeness Crab Tastes Better Than King Crab

Dungeness crab has a sweet, succulent taste and melt-in-your-mouth texture. Dungeness crab legs are a true delicacy with a firmer texture than the body meat. In comparison, King crab has a milder flavor, almost to the point of being generic.

Dungeness crab has a mild, salty taste with a hint of sweetness, making it the most well-known crab on the West Coast. Each 4.5-pound box will feed 4-6 people.