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Alaska Shellfish
 

ALASKA KING CRAB


King Crab

Paralithodes platypus
(blue)
Paralithodes camtschatica (red)
Lithodes aequispina (golden)

No other shellfish in the world projects a more elegant image or offers such widespread consumer appeal than Alaska King Crab. It is unmatched for its sweet flavor and rich, tender texture. The largest and most impressive of all the crabs caught in the world, Alaska King Crab lends itself to a variety of attractive plate presentations.

  • Largest and most impressive of all the crab.
  • Average weight is 6 to 10 pounds.
  • Prized for the white body meat and leg meat.
  • Easily recognized by its white meat brilliantly edged in red
  • Most often served in upscale restaurants.
  • Extremely versatile and lends prestige to any menu.
  • Alaska King Crab brings increased value to your menu and elevates the status of appetizers, entrees, soups and salads.
  • Alaska King Crab is cleaned and pre-cooked and is ready to serve after thawing.

Supply and Availability

  • Alaska King Crab is always available frozen throughout the year in a variety of convenient product forms, from whole or split legs and claws to selected portions.

Flavor/Texture Chart

 

Nutritional Information

  • Low in fat and calories.
  • A light and healthy source of high-quality protein.

Serving Size 3.5 oz. Calories Protein (g) Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g) Sodium (mg) Cholesterol (mg)
King Crab 96 19 2 * 1064 53


*Contains less than 2% of the daily value of this nutrient

Packaging Specifications

Product Forms Carton Size Portion Size
Legs & Claws 1/20 12 oz. to 16 oz.
Split Legs & Claws 1/10, 1/25 12 oz.
Select Portions 1/10 8 oz.

 

Varieties > Dungeness Crab, King Crab, Snow Crab, Scallops,
Pink Shrimp
, Spot Prawn

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