Abstract: A pre-cut crab appendage, such as a leg, arm or claw, is provided by forming two substantially linear diametrically opposed cuts through the exterior shell portion of the appendage substantially along the length thereof. The cuts permit the shell of the appendage to be removed easily and conveniently from the fleshy interior by facilitating the separation of the exterior shell into two well-defined halves. The cuts are preferably formed in the appendage after the appendage is separated from the crab and before the appendage is frozen and/or cooked. Preferably, the cuts are formed by hand using a knife. Preferably, the crab legs are obtained from a King Crab or Snow Crab.

Abstract: A pre-portioned fish fillet is provided by cutting a fillet from a fish and thereafter cutting through the flesh side of the fillet to subdivide the fillet into smaller portions. The cuts do not extend fully through the skin so that the fillet remains a single unitary structure. Preferably the cuts do not extend fully across the flesh side of the fillet so that an uncut strip of flesh remains along one edge of the fillet. A paper separator is inserted into each cut and the fillet is frozen. Portions can be removed from the larger frozen fillet by bending the portion along one of the cuts and cutting the skin with a scissors or other implement. Preferably, a flexible, resealable outer sleeve or package is provided so that unused portions of the fillet can be stored for use at a future date.

Abstract: A shrimp container for precooked shrimp has an integral serving tray that slidably receives a transparent cover, the tray and cover cooperatively defining a cavity enclosing a plurality of shrimp. The serving tray includes a cup holder that is surrounded by an annular shelf for supporting the shrimp. A plurality of transverse grooves intersects the shelf radially to drain liquids away from the shrimp. Annular drain grooves disposed at the inner and outer periphery of the shelf receive the drained liquids from the radial grooves. A condiment cup is removably insertable into the cup holder. The cup holder includes a cylindrical wall that extends upwardly higher than the annular shelf, thereby precluding the shrimp from sliding over the cup holder.