Alaskan King Crab Legs

Experience the ultimate in seafood indulgence with Alaskan King crab legs from Katu Seafood & Beef. Bursting with rich flavor, succulent meat, and decadent crab butter, these legs offer one of the highest meat-to-shell ratios you’ll find. Sourced from the icy waters of the Bering and Barents Seas, our Alaskan Red King Crab is among the largest in the world. For over 30 years, Great-Alaska-Seafood.com has delivered fresh, premium king crab directly from our Soldotna, Alaska processing plant to seafood lovers across the U.S. Get ready to taste king crab at its very best.

What we offer

Considered by many the crown jewel of wild seafood, our King Crab comes in a variety of sizes to suit any occasion.

For the ultimate indulgence, try our Merus Cuts. Taken from the section of the leg between the knuckle and first joint, these tenderloin pieces are rich, sweet, and typically weigh 3–5 ounces each—the largest and most prized portion of the leg.

We also offer Dominant King Crab Claws, averaging ½ lb per claw, as well as king crab pieces and crab cakes. If King Crab is the centerpiece of your meal, plan for 1–2 lbs per person for a truly generous serving.

Crab Legs: A Guide to Enjoying Alaskan King Crab Legs

Crab legs are a true seafood delicacy, prized for their sweet, tender meat and subtle, delicate flavor. Among the many varieties, Alaskan King Crab Legs stand out as the gold standard. Whether you’re a first-time seafood taster or a seasoned crab lover, knowing what sets Alaskan King Crabs apart, the best way to enjoy them, and the perfect accompaniments can transform a simple meal into an unforgettable dining experience.

What are King Crab Legs?

Alaskan King Crab Legs are sourced from the iconic king crab of the Bering Sea and North Pacific Ocean. Known for their impressive size, the legs can stretch up to five feet, each encased in a thick, spiky shell. Inside, you’ll find tender, flavorful meat with a firm texture that makes it a standout choice for steaming, boiling, or grilling.

How to Cook Crab Legs

Never cooked crab legs? No worries! Our crab legs are pre-cooked and flash-frozen for ultimate freshness, so all you have to do is thaw them and reheat them before enjoying them. Whether you want to steam, grill, boil, or bake them, we will walk you through How to Cook King Crab Legs step-by-step. We also have some mouthwatering recipes below for you to dive into.

Why People Love Crab Legs

If you’ve never tried crab legs, you’re in for a real treat. Their meat is tender, sweet, and buttery, with a satisfying, meaty bite. Their impressive size makes them a show-stopping addition to holiday dinners or special occasions.

King crab legs are also a smart choice for healthy eating. They’re low in fat and calories but high in protein, keeping you feeling full longer. A 3-ounce serving has just 1 gram of fat, 82 calories, and 16 grams of protein.

On top of that, king crab is rich in omega-3 fatty acids—the “good fats” that help reduce inflammation, support heart health, and protect against chronic disease. They’re also packed with essential minerals like zinc, copper, and selenium, making crab legs both delicious and nutritious.

Frequently Asked Questions

Crab Questions

  • The best way to reheat Alaskan king crab legs is to steam them for 5 to 10 minutes until their centers are hot. Crack open a claw after 5 minutes and each minute thereafter until they’re piping hot. There is no appreciable loss of quality from re-steaming. Although we season our steamed king crab legs, adding more seasoning to them will ensure that your re-steaming experience is memorable. Keep in mind that steamed crabs are already cooked. Steaming longer than 10 minutes will cause the meat to toughen and dry out. You may also reheat Alaskan king crab legs in the microwave by placing a damp paper towel over them and cooking on high for 1 to 2 minutes. Or warm them in the oven at 375 degrees for approximately 10 minutes.
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  • Wild caught king crab will vary in weight over the course of the year. Fuller, heavier crabs are usually plentiful during the fall between September and early November. These wild caught king crab have had the summer to shed and fill their cavities with meat. Crabs that shed in the spring tend to be lighter. We do our best to select plump, top quality crabs.
  • King crab legs are graded by size, relative to points across the backs of their shells. Standards measure between 5 and 5½ inches across, with 7 dozen crabs per bushel. Selects measure between 5½ and 6 inches across, with 6 dozen crabs per bushel. Premiums measure 6 to 6¾ inches, with 5 dozen per bushel. Colossal crabs measure over 6¾ inches from point to point, and are only sold in dozen quantities. Jumbo female crabs measure 5¼ to 6 inches, with approximately 6 dozen per bushel. Small/medium female crabs measure 5¼ and smaller with no minimum size, and run approximately 7 dozen per bushel.
  • Crabs are graded by size, relative to points across the backs of their shells. Large females measure at least 6 inches and up with 5 dozen per bushel. Medium females measure between 5¼ and 6 inches, with 6 dozen to a bushel.
  • We do our very best to fill live orders with the feistiest crabs available. Normal mortality rates should not exceed 15% of the total order. Unfortunately, because we can’t control the king crab delivery USA environment, there may be instances of higher mortality due to extreme weather, rough handling, or delayed overnight seafood delivery by the shipper. In short, if you want to eat every crab it is better to order them steamed.

Shipping FAQs

  • Yes, we use UPS to deliver our king crab legs to all 50 U.S. states. Due to customs restrictions on perishables, we’re currently unable to ship outside of the U.S. For more info on shipping, including pricing, please visit Shipping.
  • UPS does not commit a time for the Ground service. The tradeoff with the lower rate is that it gets scheduled with the most convenient stop on the driver’s route. It could be a morning delivery, or , it could be an overnight seafood delivery. It’s simply guaranteed to arrive on the date requested. If you’re package needs to arrive by a certain time on the date requested you have two options; 1) schedule king crab delivery USA for the day before the items are needed and hold in refrigeration/freezer overnight (all product except live crabs/lobster) or 2) upgrade to one of the more expensive UPS Air options that offers a specific commitment time so you’ll be sure to have the package arrive in time for your event. For all shipping particulars, including services and rates, please visit Shipping.
  • Buy king crab legs online, we take tremendous pride in our ability to deliver fresh Alaskan king crab to your door. Before it leaves The Crab Place, your order is packed with refrigerant to prevent spoilage. We ship via UPS. If your order is spoiled or damaged due to negligence by Katu Seafood & Beef or UPS, we will replace it free of charge. If you receive an order that you suspect is spoiled, please do not discard the contents. We may request that you return them to us for inspection.
  • We do our very best to fulfill live crab legs for sale orders with the feistiest, liveliest crabs available. We will only ship the same day’s catch. We will also try to include some extra crabs to help compensate for normal mortality rates (15% or less). For this reason, if you receive a shipment with a high mortality rate (higher than 15%), please count the total number of dead AND live crabs in your shipment so that we can accurately assess the amount of loss. Customers who receive an order of live crabs with a high mortality rate must contact The Katu Seafood within 24 hours from the time they receive the package either by e-mail, phone, or phone message if calling on the weekend. In the case of a high mortality rate (higher than 15%), we may issue you a store credit to be included in your NEXT order. Furthermore, we will insist that the order placed with store credit be changed from live crabs to steamed crabs to avoid having the issue recur on the next order. If a store credit is issued, the credit may not be used for a different product. Beyond this, you (the customer) will be assuming some of the risks and responsibilities associated with ordering live crabs. We will NOT simply reship you more crabs or credit your credit card if you experience a high mortality rate (higher than 15%). If you do not want to assume the risk or responsibility, then we strongly recommend getting the frozen king crab legs already steamed. If you order live crabs, please be ready to cook them upon arrival. They will not hold another day because of their perishability. And please, please DO NOT put them in your bathtub filled with water in an attempt to keep them alive longer. Thank you!

Due to the perishability of our seafood, all problems must be reported within 48 hours of receipt, in case a return is warranted. Please do not discard product until instructed to do so. Contact information can be found here, Contact Us.

If there is an issue with your crab legs for sale, depending upon the circumstances we may decide to take any of the following actions:

  • Replace the product with another shipment.
  • Issue a store credit for the product that can be redeemed on any subsequent order.
  • Refund the charge for the product, or ask you to return the product for a full refund or replacement.

You also have the choice of returning any product within 48 hours to get a full refund issued. Our goal throughout the process will be to ensure that you end up with a usable, premium wild caught king crab so that your money is well spent when you shop at Kingcrablegs.net.

The nature of working thru a 3rd party carrier and delivering perishable product across the country to customers creates some unique challenges at times. In the event that something goes wrong here’s what you can expect from us to make it right:

Package doesn’t arrive on the requested day due to UPS or Crabplace.com error – We’ll refund your money or replace your package, whichever you prefer.

Package doesn’t arrive on the requested day due to weather delay – We’ll replace the package or issue a gift certificate which can be used later towards another order, whichever you prefer.

Because UPS will not cover claims on weather delays, we aren’t able to offer refunds on delayed product that’s deemed weather-related. But, again, we will make sure you get your money’s worth in the form of a gift certificate or a replacement box so you’re not out of pocket.

Please note that the delays don’t always occur in the destination city. Sometimes customers are affected by a weather delay when there’s nothing inclement in their area. Delayed flights and trucks in cities along the way can disrupt the service just as much as a snowstorm in the destination city.

We rely on UPS scans to advise us if delays are related to weather. Weather delays don’t happen often but they do occur. UPS does a fantastic job of pushing thru rain, sleet, snow, etc and typically can fight thru most storms unless it’s simply not safe to do so.

Package doesn’t arrive on time due to incorrect address provided by customer – Please double-check your shipping address at checkout. Kingcrablegs.net is not responsible for delivery delays, mis-deliveries, or lost packages resulting from an incorrect or incomplete address provided at the time of order. If a package is delayed or undeliverable due to an address error and a replacement is needed, the customer will be responsible for 50% of the original order total. If you realize there is an error in your shipping address after your order has shipped and request an address correction through UPS, a $24 fee will apply. While we make every effort to accommodate these requests, changes made once the package is in transit may still result in the order being delayed. If you catch an address error before your order ships, please contact us as soon as possible, so that we can update the shipping details before the label has been processed.