storing cooked crab

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Store cooked crab in the fridge
NB: this is the best method for storing cooked crab. This is because it does not sacrifice the texture of the cooked crabs.

In order to store leftover cooked crab in the fridge, you need to start by ensuring that it has cooled down. The next thing is to take plastic wrap or aluminium foil, then use it to wrap the cooked crabs. This will help to prevent air and moisture from getting inside. These could ultimately lead to premature spoilage. If you do not have plastic wrap or aluminium foil at your disposal then you can always opt to use an air tight container. Once you have packaged your cooked crabs the next step is to place them in the fridge. It is advisable to place the leftover cooked crab at the back rear of the fridge because this will help to maintain a temperature controlled atmosphere, which will help the cooked crab to last for some time. Leftover cooked crab that is stored in the fridge will last for 3 to 5 days. Therefore, you need to eat it before it turns bad.
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Store cooked crab in the freezer
NB: this is a decent method for storing cooked crab. However, it doesn’t preserve the texture of the leftover cooked crab. Once you reheat cooked crab that was previously stored in the freezer it will have a stringy texture.

In order to store cooked crab in the freezer you need to start by separating the meat from the shells and claws. This is mainly because the cooked crab contains certain parts which are very hard to freeze. Therefore, they end up attracting bacteria which might lead to food poisoning. When you have removed the meat, wrap it with plastic wrap or aluminium foil before placing it in a freezer bag. Take our as much air as possible before sealing the freezer bag. You can use a vacuum sealer for this job. This will help to prevent freezer burn. Label the bag with the date in which you are storing leftover cooked crab in the freezer. This will help you to recall when it is most likely to turn bad. Cooked crabs that are stored in the freezer can last for 2 to 3 months.

How to thaw frozen cooked crab
Thaw frozen cooked crab in the fridge. This is helps to minimise temperature shock to the cooked crabs and also it helps to prevent bacteria from building up. Usually bacteria affects food that is between 40F to 140F. Therefore, if you place the cooked crab meat to thaw on a countertop you will actually be exposing it to bacteria.

How to reheat cooked crab
The best way of reheating cooked crabs is by steaming them. In order to steam the crabs you need a large pot and a steamer basket. Place the steamer basket inside the pot and add water, which is just enough to cover the bottom of the steamer basket. Bring the water to a boil then add your cooked crabs. You can add a little seasoning if you like before covering the pot. Let the cooked crabs reheat for about 5 minutes. When the cooked crabs are done serve and enjoy immediately.

How to tell when cooked crab has turned bad
There are a few signs that you should look out for if you want to know that your cooked crab has turned bad. The first thing to note is the smell of the cooked crab. It will have an unpleasant odour. The other thing to take note of is the colour or appearance of the cooked crab. If you notice that the colour is off then you need to throw it away. Cooked crab can start to turn grey, blue or yellow in colour when it has turned bad. The taste will also be different, it will taste a bit sour and it might have a slimy, sticky consistency to it. If your cooked crab is showing any of these signs then you need to throw it away as it can make you sick.

How to use leftover cooked crab
Use leftover cooked crab to make a soup
Leftover cooked crabs can be used to make a soup. After thawing them in the fridge you can always add them to your soup. They will add a lot of taste to it. Alternatively you can make a chowder with cooked crab meat.

Use leftover cooked crab to make a salad
Leftover cooked crab can be added to salads. You can add mayonnaise or vinegar to your salad depending on your preferences. The crab meat will give the salad a pleasant flavour and texture. Cooked crab goes well with a lot of ingredients so do not need to be scared of trying out something new.

Use leftover cooked crab to make crab cakes
This is also another recipe that you can try out with your leftover cooked crabs. There are so many recipes that are available on how to make crab cakes and you can try some of those recipes. Furthermore, you can always use different spices when making the crab cakes.

Conclusion
The best way to store cooked crabs is either in the fridge or the freezer. The fridge proves to be the best option if you want to retain the texture of the cooked crab. However, this method only stores cooked crab for a short period of time. On the other hand, the freezer stores cooked crabs for a longer period of time but, sacrifices their texture along the way. Therefore always choose the method that you think works best for you.