Alaskan Premium Red King Crab Legs

These are premium Alaskan red king crab legs (Paralithodes camtschaticus), the large, sweet, meaty legs prized by seafood lovers. We carry the Colossal grade, counted at 9 to 12 pieces per 10 pounds, so each leg or claw averages about a pound. They are sold in 1 pound, 5 pound, or 10 pound increments.

What sets ours apart is simple: bigger sizes, genuinely Alaskan, and brought in directly from Alaska. A lot of sellers carry foreign red king crab (some of it still labeled Alaskan) or smaller legs picked to hit a price point. We go the other way and reach for the best of the best.

A lean, high-protein, zero-carb option with about 0.4g of omega-3 fatty acids, 263mg potassium, calcium at 6% of the daily value, and iron at 2%. King crab is naturally high in sodium, as most crab is, so it is worth keeping in mind for low-sodium diets.

King crab legs arrive frozen and should be kept frozen, where they stay good for up to 6 months. Once thawed and refrigerated, enjoy them within 2 to 3 days.

The legs are fully cooked, so you are simply reheating them. To steam, place the legs frozen over boiling water, cover tightly, and heat. The package guideline is about 6 minutes, but for our Colossal legs (roughly a pound each) closer to 10 minutes works better. Bigger legs need a little more time.

No steamer? The oven works too. Just watch the time and temperature so the meat does not dry out or toughen. In a pinch, the microwave on defrost for about 5 minutes, covered with a damp towel, will do the job.

To finish, brush with melted butter, season to taste, and serve with cocktail sauce. At this size, 1 to 2 legs per person is plentiful.