soft shell crabs

Shore Seafood has been purchasing fresh blue crabs out of the Chesapeake Bay from local waterman and other inland waters for decades. Upon receipt, we inspect for quality, then place them in our holding tanks until they shed their outer shell and become what is known as a soft shell crab. Once sent to our FDA-compliant processing facility, and after another quality inspection, they are perfectly graded by size and neatly arranged in our custom-designed trays for a professional look and secure fit. Thanks to many years of experience and knowledge with caring and handling soft shell crabs, we guarantee our product to be fresh, healthy and lively upon delivery.

We have processed millions of dozens of soft shell crabs through our facilities that have been consumed in restaurants all over the country thanks to the Chesapeake Bay Delights reputation that our customers have depended on for years. Regarded as a gourmet delight by many, soft shell scrabs are a preferred choice for any restaurant in the country. In addition to fresh soft shell crabs, (when in season) we also cut, clean, and individually weigh and wrap each soft shell crab before blast freezing. A frozen option offers a convenient alternative for anyone seeking supply year-round with numerous benefits such as laborious savings since we do all of the preparation in-house.

why chesapeake bay delights?

Freshness

Fresh-Frozen

The day the crab is pulled from the water is the day it ships - it's that simple. No holdovers, not even a day. It doesn't get any fresher than that. We only ship healthy, lively product.

Fresh-Frozen

Our frozen soft shells are professionally cleaned the same day they are harvested so they're always frozen, fresh. Afterwards, they're graded by weight and wrapped for a perfectly uniform pack.

Quality

Fresh-Frozen

Fresh-shipped

Harvested from their original home in the pristine waters of the Chesapeake Bay, our soft shell crabs are sure to be the best quality crabs you can find, year after year.

Fresh-shipped

Frozen-shipped

Fresh-shipped

Shipping fresh, soft shell crabs gives your customers and chefs the freedom to clean and prepare tailored to his or her own liking. All while serving a fresh product.

Frozen-shipped

Simply put - cost savings. Generally cheaper than fresh crabs during the season, frozen crabs have already been cut and cleaned, saving you time and money.

Convenience

Frozen-shipped

Since we only ship our soft shell crabs the day they shed, we are able to extend our customers more time for delivery to reach their final destination.

Care

Experience

Soft shell crabs are delicate. That's why we use a durable, water-proof waxed tray and box strategically designed to provide a tight and snug fit that also promotes breathability and is tested to endure rough handling while in transit.

Experience

Shore Seafood has many years of experience with soft shell crabs and can quickly determine quality and longevity, just from appearance. Therefore, we can ensure the delivery of living crabs. Basically, we know what to pack and what not to.

Appearance

Experience

Appearance

We want our crabs to be kickin' when they get to you. That's why we pack our fresh softies with straw from grain crops to promote longevity. This helps crabs survive long and extended transit times during the hot and humid summer months.