Autumn is the best season to eat crabs, because at this time the crabs are on the market in large quantities, and the meat is fat and delicious, and the nutrition is rich. The common crabs on the market are river crabs and sea crabs, the most representative of which are "hairy crabs" and "pike crabs". Hairy crabs belong to river crabs, pike crabs belong to sea crabs, although they are both crabs, but there is still a big difference between the two. Today, I would like to talk about "pike crab" with you.
Because the cephalothorax of the pike crab is pike-shaped, people call it "pike crab", and the carapace of the pike crab has three obvious bumps in the center, so some people also call the pike crab "three wart pike crab". The distribution of pike crab is extremely extensive, almost in the coastal areas of China, such as Jiangsu, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Fujian, Guangxi, Shandong Peninsula, Bohai Bay, Liaodong Peninsula and other places. There are many ways to eat pike crab, it can be steamed, fried, and cooked, no matter which cooking method is used, everything is delicious.
However, due to the differences in climate, water quality, microbial and mineral composition of different sea areas, there are also differences in the overall quality of pike crabs in each place. So where is the pike crab in Our country that is the most delicious? Many people still have a half-understanding of this problem, and the following is to share with you the 4 most famous pike crabs in China.
Which pike crab is the best in the country? These 4 places are famous, let's take a look at how many you've eaten
1. Zhoushan pike crab
Zhoushan pike crab comes from China's Zhoushan fishery. Zhoushan Fishery is rich in seafood resources, in addition to all kinds of crabs, the striped fish and small yellow croakers here are also very famous. Among the crabs, the most abundant production is the "pike crab".
Zhoushan pike crab has the characteristics of fat head, plump physique, up to about one pound; white and tender meat; high nutritional value, rich protein, mineral and fat content. Zhoushan pike crab can be eaten fresh, steamed, fried, fried, can also be pickled, the common method is to put fresh pike crab into the secret brine marinade, a few days later can be eaten, a different flavor.
2. Donggang pike crab
Donggang pike crab is produced in the Yellow Sea area of Donggang, Liaoning, which is one of the famous local specialties and enjoys the reputation of "National Geographical Indication Product". Due to the low water temperature and sufficient bait in the Yellow Sea area of Donggang, the growth cycle is long, so the pike crab produced here is famous for its tender meat and delicious taste, and has been regarded as a good seafood product since ancient times, and is exported to Japan and South Korea and other countries.
Donggang pike crab not only has a high yield, but also has a large and plump body, bright color without black spots; the flesh is tight and tender and elastic, the firm feeling of pressing with the fingers is very strong, the crab yellow solidifies and does not flow, and has the unique fresh smell of seafood, without other miscellaneous tastes.
3. Laizhou pike crab
Laizhou pike crab is produced in Laizhou City, Shandong Province, which is one of the famous local specialties and also enjoys the honorary title of "China National Geographical Indication Product". Because Laizhou has a coastline of 100 miles, the sea is clear, the beach stretches, like a fairyland on earth, it can be called a tourist attraction, and there are beautiful natural harbors such as Shihuzui, Sanshan Island, Hutou Cliff, Taiping Bay and so on. It is full of sunshine all year round, four distinct seasons, abundant rainfall, pleasant climate, and the average annual temperature is around 12 degrees. Such superior geographical and climatic conditions are very suitable for the growth of pike crabs.
The superior natural environment has created the unique quality of Laizhou pike crab. Laizhou pike crab body is strong, the flesh is tender, the shell is thin and positive, the flesh color is white and fat, the cream is like gelatin, and the taste is extremely delicious, especially the meat of the two pincer-like claw foot parts, which is silky and sweet; the crab yellow color is attractive and the aroma is fragrant. At the same time, the nutritional value of Laizhou pike crab is very high, and the content of protein, vitamins, amino acids and minerals is very rich. Therefore, Laizhou pike crab can be called "the best of crabs".
4. Qingdao pike crab
Qingdao is a very famous coastal tourism city, many tourists are because of the variety of seafood here to admire, the crab produced here has been very famous since ancient times, deeply loved by consumers. Qingdao pike crab is also a star seafood in the national pike crab market.
The most typical way to eat Qingdao pike crab is steamed and braised, and the famous steamed pike crab and braised pike crab are its typical representatives, each with its own characteristics and unique flavor, which is a delicious dish often seen on the table of the common people.
Compared with ordinary pike crabs in other places, Qingdao pike crab has the distinctive characteristics of high yield, more fragrant and tender meat, tighter and more delicious taste; it is also rich in protein, a variety of minerals, trace elements and fats and other nutrients.
summary
Autumn and winter is a good time to eat pike crab, with its meat thick and tender, delicious taste, rich nutrition characteristics favored by the majority of consumers. However, due to the differences in the sea area in many aspects such as climatic conditions, seawater bait and water quality characteristics, it has led to differences in the quality of pike crabs on the market. The above introduces the 4 famous pike crab production areas in China, I don't know which of them you have eaten?
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