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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Great for serving king crab to large groups!

King Crab Nutrition

Serving size: 100 grams

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

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 20+ 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.

Norton Sound red king crab comes in cluster form.

Cooking King Crab

Here's some great guidelines for buying, preparing, and serving king crab legs.

King Crab Recipes

Browse our large collection of king crab recipes for the sizzling recipe.

Norton Sound 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. Red king crab caught within the Norton Sound district are allowed to be smaller than the larger size restrictions that the main Bristol Bay red king crab fishery holds.

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