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Norton Sound Red King Crab

Red King Crab

From the icy cold waters of Norton Sound these smaller crab legs offer the sweet flavorful taste of Alaska red king crab.

Need a lot of crab legs for that big company party? Then you've come to the right place. Norton Sound red king crab is great for the needs of large groups or crab feasts. There will be plenty of crab legs to go around.

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These king crab legs and claws are pre-cooked and fresh- frozen.

Norton Sound Red King Crab
Legs & Claws   $16.95 lb.
 Lbs. 

Also Available:

Captain's Reserve Red King Crab

Bristol Bay Red King Crab

Giant Alaska Snow Crab

King Crab Meat

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King Crab Nutrition

Serving size: 100 grams

Calories

97

Protein

29.3 g

Fat

1.5 g

Saturated Fat

0.1 g

Sodium

1072 mg

Cholesterol

53 mg

Omega-3

0.4 g

Source: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Serving Size

As theses crab legs are smaller, you'll find they'll go a little farther and are good for serving large groups. Two pounds of king crab will serve 2 to 3 people easily if you're serving with additional entrees. If you're having a crab feast or are serving a group of crab lovers, 10 pounds would be good for 6 to 8 people.

Storing and Thawing

King crab arrives in the form of frozen legs and claws. Frozen king crab can be kept in a freezer for several months due to it's protective glaze. To thaw king crab, place it in the refrigerator a day prior to cooking it. Left-over king crab should be kept under refrigeration and used within a couple of days.

Size and Count

Norton Sound red king crab are smaller than their nearby cousins in Bristol Bay. There is an average of 25+ legs per 10 lbs. Even though they are smaller they are still filled with sweet "red" king crab. They're great for large groups or crab feasts.

Cooking King Crab Legs

Here's some great tips for preparing and serving king crab legs.

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is located on the west coast of northern Alaska. On her northern shores lies the famous town of Nome. Recently, a large seafood plant was built in Nome to harvest king crab and other Alaska seafood. Many of the Norton Sound fishermen are based in Nome as well.

Fishing Seasons

Norton Sound 's main red king crab fishery starts in July and last for several months. The winter fishery is of a different kind. With Norton Sound frozen over in the winter months, the fishery adjusts by leaving their frozen boats in the harbor and traveling out onto the ice in snow mobiles or other vehicles. They cut large holes in the ice, dropping pots down, and continue to fish for that prized king crab.

Availability

When king crab caught it is cooked and blast frozen to capture its quality. This commercial level of processing allows king crab to be kept frozen for long periods of time, up to a year or more. Frozen crab is glazed with an outer shell of frozen water to protect it from the elements.

Learn even more about Alaska king crab:
King Crab - general king crab information
King Crab 101 - general species and habitat information
King Crab Fishing Gallery - fascinating pictures of Alaska's king crab fishery

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