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Breton Jun 19, 2006 10:46 PM

Where to buy live Maryland Crab?

Help!

I moved to the OC from Baltimore but I really want to cook an authentic Maryland crab feast. Live Maryland Blue Crabs steamed with Old Bay seasoning, then the table carnage with a mallet and dipping the vittles in vinegar and Old Bay.

Does anyone know where to get Live Marlyand Blue Crabs?

I'll travel up to LA if need be.

Thanks!!

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    Elaine Jun 20, 2006 01:03 PM

    I'm guessing Santa Monica seafood would be a good choice. Give them a call. They could even send them to you.
    Or....you can have them overnighted from the East Coast. Just look for a website. I've done that with Alaskan King crab--had it sent from Seattle. Well worth it!

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      TomSwift Jun 20, 2006 10:49 AM

      I don't know if they're actually from Maryland, but Quality Seafood at the Redondo Beach Pier has blue crabs live in a saltwater tank, and 99 Ranch Market (at least the one at Victory and Sepulveda) also has them sort of alive in a bin, not a tank.

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