Products ›› Fish Information ›› King Crab
 King crab, one of Alaska's most valuable resources, are appropriately named. The average size is 11", some with a tip to tip span of almost six feet and weighing up to 24 pounds. They are found in the cold waters of the North Pacific Ocean, Bering Sea and the Okhotsk Sea. In some areas the waters are below 32°F. And covered with ice. All crabs have a hard shell and 5 pairs of jointed legs. The first pair are always equipped with pinchers. King crabmeat is packed in two forms: shelled meat and in the shell. Whatever the production form, it is always sold precooked.
Cooking Method
| Thaw all product under refrigeration for 10–12 hours. Remove plastic wrap. |
| Broil |
Brush split legs with melted butter and broil shell down for 3-4 minutes. Serve with melted butter. |
| Microwave |
Saute butter, garlic and salt in pan. Brush over legs. Put legs in poly bag or microwave dish. Cover dish with damp towel. Heat for 5 minutes on defrost cycle. Serve. |
| Steam |
Brush with garlic butter. Steam 4–5 minutes under 15 lb. pressure or 6 minutes in a tightly covered vegetable steamer.
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