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How Much to Buy

How much should you buy? It's the first question you need to ask yourself before purchasing seafood. Here are some handy tips for planning your menu. Please see our edibility chart and nutrition information to determine the taste and style of different fish, seafood storage tips.

SeafoodAmount per Person
Cooked crabmeat, cooked lobster meat, surimi seafoods, cooked and peeled shrimp, raw scallops, raw cleaned squid1/4 to 1/3 lb.
Whole or round fish3/4 to 1 lb.
Dressed or clean fish1/2 to 3/4 lb.
Fillets and steaks1/3 to 1/2 lb.
Live lobster1 to 2 lb.
Crabs1-2 lb.
Mussels12-15
Oysters 6-12 (depending on size)
Clams12 (depending on size)
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