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Brown Crab, Fresh, 2 x ≈1kg

Brown Crab, Fresh, 2 x ≈1kg

Whole brown crab from the British South Coast, sold fresh to cook at home. Sweet, chunky white claw meat and deep, savoury brown body meat. Serve simply with lemon, brown toast and a glass of cold white wine.

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Origin: England, South Coast

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Description

Whole brown crab from the British South Coast, sold fresh to cook at home. Sweet, chunky white claw meat and deep, savoury brown body meat. Serve simply with lemon, brown toast and a glass of cold white wine.

Buy whole fresh brown crab online in the UK. This pack contains two crabs of approximately 1kg each and is available from Beleaev with UK Gourmet delivery. Check the current price and availability, or browse the Speciality Crab range.

Two whole brown crabs, fresh from the British South Coast, each weighing around 1kg. These large crabs carry enormous claws and between them yield around 250g of sweet, chunky white meat plus deep, savoury brown meat from the body. Cooking at home is the freshest way to eat brown crab. Drop into a large pot of heavily salted water, simmer for 15-20 minutes per kilo, cool, then pick the meat. Serve simply: white meat dressed with lemon, brown meat spread on warm brown toast with a grind of pepper, both alongside mayonnaise and a glass of cold white wine.

Origin

Made in England, South Coast.

Dimensions

Net weight ≈1kg. Packed in a sealed pack.

Features

  • England, South Coast origin
  • Sweet, chunky white meat from the claws and a rich, deeply savoury brown meat from the body.
  • Two whole brown crabs, fresh from the British South Coast, each weighing around 1kg.
  • Cooking at home is the freshest way to eat brown crab.

Use Cases

  • Two whole brown crabs at ≈1kg each
  • British South Coast catch, fresh delivered
  • Around 250g of white claw meat between the two, plus rich brown meat
  • Cook from fresh for the cleanest flavour
  • Boil in heavily salted water, 15-20 minutes per kilo, then cool
  • Pick the white meat for crab on toast, salads or linguine
  • Spread brown meat on warm brown toast, lemon and pepper
  • Serve with mayonnaise, brown bread and a chilled white wine
  • Weight: 2 crabs x ≈1kg each
  • State: fresh, whole
  • Origin: England, South Coast
  • Yield: approximately 250g white meat plus brown body meat
  • Allergens: Crustaceans (shellfish)

What's Included

One ≈1kg sealed pack of Brown Crab, Fresh, 2 x ≈1kg. No additional accessories or utensils.

Storage

Keep refrigerated below 5°C. Use by date on pack. Once cooked, consume within 24h.

Ingredients and Allergens

  • Weight: 2 crabs x +/-1kg each
  • State: fresh, whole
  • Origin: England, South Coast
  • Yield: approximately 250g white meat plus brown body meat
  • Allergens: Crustaceans (shellfish)

Express Delivery

We use an Express courier service for UK delivery. For orders submitted Monday morning to Thursday morning, delivery time is 24 to 48 hours. Beleaev gourmet products are securely packaged to preserve product quality during transit. Frozen and chilled items are dispatched in insulated boxes with ice packs to maintain cold-chain integrity.

Delivery fee: £6.45 per order. UK only.

Seasonal Delivery Notice
During the festive seasons, courier networks across the UK and Europe are experiencing exceptionally high volumes.
While we dispatch all BELEAEV orders promptly and under strict cold-chain control, delivery times may occasionally extend to 1-3 business days.

We sincerely apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.
Unfortunately, these seasonal delays are beyond our control, however, cold-chain integrity, freshness and product quality are always fully maintained.

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Two whole fresh brown crabs from British South Coast 1kg each Brown Crab with reddish-brown shell and large claws alongside a small red tomato on black background
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Walter Pyne
Bought twice now

Consistency has been brilliant.

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Octavia Penn
Seafood centrepiece for four

Two crabs fed four of us beautifully with sides.

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Charlie Rutherford
Worth every penny

Can't fault the Brown Crab. So fresh.

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Hattie Slade

Bought it for my mum, she was thrilled. Great quality on the Brown Crab.

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Lily Beckett
Beautifully fresh

Tasted like it had come straight off the boat.

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Imogen Whitmore
Superb

Served the crab to guests at the weekend. Firm, succulent and not at all fishy.

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Evelyn Mitchell
Delicious

Cooked up beautifully and tasted incredibly fresh.

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Sophie Beckett
Arrived perfectly

Had it delivered straight to my parents and they were delighted.

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Marta Hoffmann
A new favourite

Treated ourselves to the crab on a quiet Friday night. So fresh you could taste the sea, lovely with a little butter.

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Dan Bailey
Restaurant quality at home

Restaurant standard, sweet and perfectly tender. Firm, succulent and not at all fishy.

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Nick Mercer
Genuinely impressed

Ordered the Brown Crab and no complaints at all. Sweet and clean.

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Lily Taylor
Lovely

Plump, tender and full of natural sweetness. Cooked in minutes and tasted absolutely pristine. Already planning my next order.

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Oliver Hughes
Fast delivery

Beautifully packaged, every item wrapped with real care. Delivery was quick, tracked and exactly when they said it would be.

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Lily Clarke
Brilliant service

Had a quick query before ordering and they replied almost straight away. Will definitely be ordering again.

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Femke Ricci
Seamless ordering

Next day delivery was bang on time and everything was perfectly chilled. Beautifully packaged, every item wrapped with real care. Highly recommended.

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Beatrice Bailey
Perfect

Firm, succulent and not at all fishy.

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Caroline Lyall
Highly recommend

Sweet, fresh and full of flavour, just like by the sea. Cooked up beautifully and tasted incredibly fresh. Took a day longer than I expected, but well worth the wait.

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Megan Thompson
First class service

Beautifully packaged, every item wrapped with real care. Had it delivered straight to my parents and they were delighted. Will definitely be ordering again.

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Michael Edwards
Lovely service

The gift packaging was elegant and made a wonderful impression. Got in touch about a gift note and they could not have been more helpful. Would happily buy again.

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Roger Green

Reliable, consistent and exactly why I keep coming back. A company I have come to trust completely, always reliable. Highly recommended. Delivery was a touch later than the window, but still arrived in great shape.

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Vincent Marlow
Could tell the moment we opened it

Beautifully fresh. Stunning quality.

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Lily Jones
Genuinely impressed

Bought the crab to mark a small celebration. So fresh you could taste the sea, lovely with a little butter. Cooked in minutes and tasted absolutely pristine. Delivery was quick and everything arrived perfectly chilled.

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Lottie Brand
Beautifully sweet meat

Steamed simply with lemon and dill. Perfect summer lunch.

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Duncan Lambert
Perfect

Plump, tender and full of natural sweetness. Delicate, sweet and beautifully firm. Not cheap, but a treat worth saving for.

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Noah Pembroke
Beautifully packaged

Impressed by how well it was insulated, still cold hours later. Speedy dispatch and the box turned up in pristine condition.

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Freddie Cavendish
Five stars

Picked up the crab for a special occasion at home. Cooked in minutes and tasted absolutely pristine. Generous, meaty and full of natural flavour.

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Frederick Eames
Saturday luxury

Picked through the meat for sandwiches. Stunning quality.

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Geoffrey Newton
Top quality

Firm, succulent and not at all fishy. The whole order was packed with real care.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best cooking tips for preparing fresh British brown crab?
To cook fresh British brown crab, boil it in heavily salted water for 15-20 minutes per kilogram, then let it cool before picking the meat. For the best flavour, cook the crab whole from fresh and avoid overcooking. Always handle the crab carefully and use fresh ingredients for a proper crab feast.
Can I use the brown crab for making seafood recipes like crab linguine or salads?
Yes, the sweet white claw meat and rich brown body meat are perfect for seafood recipes such as crab linguine, salads, or crab toast. Using fresh British crab enhances the flavour and authenticity of your dishes. Combining this crab with your favorite ingredients makes for a delicious seafood feast.
How do I store and handle the brown crab to ensure it stays fresh?
Store the brown crab in a refrigerator below 5°C and consume it by the use-by date on the pack. Once cooked, it should be eaten within 24 hours to ensure freshness and safety. Proper storage helps maintain the quality of this South Coast brown crab.