Alaskan red king crab

Product Description

• Preservation History: Frozen IQF, partially thawed to remove ice before shipping
• Size: assorted, broken legs and knuckles, see photos
• Taste: sweet, rich, light brine, succulent
• Texture: Body cluster meat: firm, clumpy, slightly drier, less delicate than the leg sections, meaty. leg meat: tender, moist, buttery mouthfeel, meat sections hold form when removed from the shell
• Species: Paralithodes camtschaticus
• Origin: Alaska
• Catch Method: Trap
• Availability: Year-round
• Sustainability Rating: Good Alternative – Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch
• Recommended Preparation: These huge crab leg king will come cooked and ready to eat. A quick steam (4 min) will bring out that deep ocean flavor.
• Pack Size: by the pound
• Nutritional Info (serving size 2/3 pound) Calories 223, Fat 1.6g, Cholesterol 111mg, Sodium 2223mg, Carbohydrates 0g, Fiber, 0g, Sugars 0g, Protein 48g, Calcium 122mg, Iron 1.5mg, Potassium 542mg, Vitamin A 18mcg, Vitamin D 0 UI, Omega 3’s ~ 450mg

The Red King crab from Norway, called the Alaska Red King Crab, is the largest and best-tasting of the three commercially available King crab species. The Blue King and Golden King crab are smaller, less sweet, and not nearly as flavorful. The Red King crab is succulent, sweet, rich, and moist. The meat holds to its form when removed from the shell, the sections tend to be quite large, and the recovery ratio of meat-to-shell is good.

The Red King Crab is currently being fished in Norway to relieve some of the pressures of over-fishing in AK, which is currently rebounding.

Alaskan King Crab (x-Norway) is cooked while still alive to preserve the best flavor and texture. We thaw your frozen Red King crab in a 37-degree cooler and then give it a quick rinse. It is shipped out to you in a ready-to-eat form, but we recommend steaming the crab for 4 minutes first to bring out its optimal flavor.