The Italian name for spiny crab, “granseola” derives from the Venetian “granso” (crab) and “seola” (onion). It’s a shellfish, the biggest kind of crab in size, as well as one of the most delicious, like lobsters. Scientific description: Maja Squinado
Its richest fishing area is located in the northern Adriatic sea and lagoon areas: it can be fished with fish pots (fine mesh traps).
Spiny crabs are nutritious shellfish and low in fat: rich in potassium, phosphorus and sodium, they are made up of 80% of water.
