Fresh King Crab

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Fresh King Crab

FishEx is proud to offer you fresh (never-frozen) king crab from the icy waters of Alaska's Norton Sound.  These small, but exceptionally sweet red king crabs are being harvested by day boats and delivered into Nome, where they are cooked, cleaned, and chilled.  After a short plane ride into Anchorage, FishEx ships these succulent crab clusters (via FedEx overnight) to eager customers throughout the United States.  If you are a king crab aficionado, you will absolutely love it fresh!

Fresh Norton Sound king crab has a delicate, sweet richness that you will simply not find in any crab that has been previously frozen.  The meat is soft, very succulent, and has a pure rich "crabbiness" that will amaze you!  To learn more, visit our Fresh Crab FAQs.

Fresh crab is only shipped on Thursdays
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Fresh Crab Legs

Fresh Norton Sound King Crab - $22.95 lb

 ▪ Arrives fresh (icy, but not frozen).
 ▪ Average 3/4 - 1 pound per cluster.
 ▪ Fresh- it's the best you can get!
 ▪ Fresh ships on Thursdays only.

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Fresh King Crab Nutrition

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

Serving size: 100 grams

Source: Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Serving Suggestions

Steam the fresh crab legs, and serve with hot melted butter & fresh lemon.  (We recommend 1 to 1 ½ pounds per person.)  For a fabulous cocktail, try serving fresh king crab legs chilled with traditional horseradish cocktail sauce.

King Crab Recipes

Browse our collection of king crab recipes and find an exciting recipe to fix your crab legs with.

Size and Packaging

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.

Storing & Refrigeration

Fresh king crab should be refrigerated immediately and served within 2 days of arrival.  Left-over king crab (which is rare) should be used within a couple days of your meal.

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.

Fishing Seasons

Availability

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.

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.
King Crab UpClose Gallery - Get intimate and upclose with Alaska's king crab.
Frontier Finale by Cade Smith - An inside story about today's king crab fisheries.
King Crab Habitat Map - Where do king crab live?
My First Crabber Job by Pete - The trials of being a greenhorn crabber.
How to Buy, Cook, and Serve King Crab - Know your king crab before you buy.

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