Load PDF and Print This Page The Atlantic species of red crab has a brilliant orange smooth shell. Live and frozen (cooked or raw) are available, whole or in clusters. Whole cooked leg meat sections, cocktail claw fingers, body meat and rolled leg meat all packed in one pound vacuum sealed trays. Average size is 1-3 lbs. or 5 to 7 inches (12.5cm-17.5cm) across the back of the shell. It has a sweet taste that has been compared to snow crab. The meat is very white and has a distinct red pigment on the outside like a lobster. Available July through March. 29 Calories (1/4 cup, 40g) 6g Protein 0.3g Fat Because these crabs are caught at a depth of 2,000 feet, the water temperature stays at a constant 38°, which assures their quality. Catfish are generally harvested by day boats, in trap nets, haul seines, and trot lines. Virginia’s waters and products are regulated by federal and state agencies including the FDA, the Virginia Department of Health, the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, the Virginia Department of Environmental Quality, and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission, insuring that only safe wholesome seafood reaches our customers.