King Crab - A Royal Treat

There are actually three species of Alaskan King Crab. Crab lovers all over know that their snow white meat is the most delicious in the world. All three species are delicious with delicate, sweet meat that tastes even better when dunked in hot melted butter. Here is a little primer on the three varieties.

Red King Crabs are dark burgundy in color, until they are cooked and their shells turn a bright red. Blue King Crab is very large, probably the largest of all the species. They are often marketed as red crab because they turn a bright orange-red when cooked. Uncooked, the shell is brown with blue highlights. Because of the enormous size of the claws of this species, it is highly prized.

Golden King Crabs are the smallest of the three species and present a very good value for your dollar. Their shells are brown, and their taste is very similar to the blue king crab.

Red King Crab is the most highly prized of the three, with very mild, sweet meat. They are generally sold by the pound and come fully cooked and frozen, to preserve all the freshness. The best way to purchase them is with online shopping to insure that they come directly to your door, ready for thawing and cooking, or freezer storage until you are ready for them.

With seafood, it is important to be able to trust that the crab has been stored appropriately from the moment it is butchered to the time it reaches your dinner table. The more hands it passes through, the higher the chance that something has not been quite up to snuff. Online shopping with Quality Fresh Seafood offers the best opportunity to get the most tender and delicate Large Red Crab King Legs for your meal.

To prepare, simply thaw the frozen crab in the refrigerator, preferably overnight. Never leave it out on the counter to thaw. If time is a problem, thaw it under cold, running water to speed up the process, but be sure to monitor it closely to prevent the crab from getting to warm. After it is completely thawed, simply prepare using your favorite method. Boiling, steaming or baking for approximately five to eight minutes are probably the most common ways to cook crab.

Enjoy your fresh delivery of frozen Red King Crab in all your favorite recipes or simply dunked in butter. It is a meal you wont soon forget!