Sponsored story courtesy of the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission.
Oregon Dungeness crab, a prized seafood delicacy, is internationally lauded as a culinary wonder. Its distinctly sweet, succulent flavor is a melt-in-the-mouth sensation.
The start of each season is anxiously anticipated by chefs and consumers alike, while vessels line up along each of six of Oregon’s commercial crab ports, from Astoria to Brookings, ready to roll out at a moment’s notice. Testing done annually by the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife determines when the horn sounds. It can feel like a long wait for fishermen.
As Oregon’s official crustacean and an integral part of the Pacific Northwest’s seafood heritage, Oregon Dungeness crab has been harvested commercially since the late 1800s. The health benefits of Oregon Dungeness crab are plentiful; high in protein, Omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins and minerals, and low in calories, fat, cholesterol, carbohydrates and mercury, Dungeness crab is as nutritious as it is tasty. The type of fatty acids in the meat contribute to that briny, sweet flavor people crave.
Buying Oregon Dungeness crab supports Oregon Coast communities and economy. Local fishermen work long, tireless hours, risking their lives and leaving their families behind to deliver fresh Oregon Dungeness crab to consumers’ tables. It’s a profession charged with great difficulty, and fishermen take pride in delivering fresh, sustainable, and delicious Oregon Dungeness crab to market.
The People’s Coast has partnered with the Oregon Dungeness Crab Commission to bring you a three-part series highlighting several fishing families. Their stories remind us why Eat Local Seafood is an Oregon Coast value.
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