Harvested from the icy cold waters of the North Atlantic Canadian snow crab, scientifically known as Chionoecetes opilio, is highly prized. Gradually sideling other seafood options in terms of its popularity, worldwide demand for snow crab has grown consistently for multiple reasons. Listed here are just some of those reasons.
Sweet and delicate flavour – Many people shy away from seafood to avoid oily, overpowering taste profiles. These same people are learning to love Canadian snow crab for its firm texture and sweet delicate flavor. Discerning consumers who appreciate premium quality are increasingly including crab claws and crab clusters in creating high-quality seafood experiences.
The versatility of snow crab in culinary applications.
The sweet, buttery flavor of Canadian snow crab gives it the highly prized ability to compliment and elevate the taste profile of the other foods it is combined with. This remarkable versatility has led to expanded use in a widening range of delicious culinary applications. Signature dishes prepared with snow crab include crab cakes, seafood salads, crab sushi rolls, and crab pasta dishes. The taste is flavorful with no limits.
The nutritional value is extremely high
People who include snow crab in their diet are healthier. An excellent source of lean protein, Canadian snow crab is a more nutritious choice than many other seafoods and other meal options. For example, overall fat content and calories are much lower than that of salmon. Snow crab is an excellent source of vitamins B and C and healthy omega-3 fatty acids. Crab is also rich in zinc, copper and magnesium, selenium, and other essential minerals.
Sustainably harvested and consistently available
Quotas for snow crab are managed by the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Following integrated, multi-year management plans all Canadian snow crab is harvested sustainably, ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality crab claws, crab legs, crab clusters and crab sections.
Canadian Snow Crab from Quinlan Brothers
Being the first to export frozen- in-brine crab sections, Quinlan Brothers is a proven and innovative pioneer in the crab industry. Operating from a new state-of-the-art processing facility, Quinlan Brothers is the largest producer of snow crab in North America. Quinlan’s ability to consistently supply up to five thousand tonnes of finished crab product makes them the logical choice for cooked and raw products including crab claws, crab legs, crab clusters and crab sections.
Specialty products are also available. Responding to the demands of the high-end customers in Asia and elsewhere in the world, Quinlan Brothers is pleased to offer capped Canadian snow crab claws specifically prepared for cocktail presentation.
“Sustainability is a priority for Quinlan Brothers. This involves harvesting at sustainable levels and maximizing the value we can get for our products by focusing on quality being responsive to specific market demand. When we do that the fishers, our suppliers, the communities in which we operate, and the consumer all benefit. As a business that has operated successfully for over 70 years we also want to ensure the resource remains healthy for future generations,” says Robin Quinlan, President.
To know more about Canadian snow crab or place the order for delivery, contact Quinlan Brothers today.
