(Portunus armatus)

With their sweet, nutty flavour, and evenly textured, moist, firm flesh, blue swimmer crabs make superb eating. The firm texture and delicate flavour of the blue swimmer crab make it excellent for serving with pasta. Either as a filling for tortellini and ravioli, or as the “meat” layer in a lasagne, blue swimmer makes a delicious addition. The claws can be crumbed, stuffed, or served with chilli, ginger or plum sauces after deep frying.