King crab

Everything you ever wanted to know about king crabs

King crab

Everything you ever wanted to know about king crabs

TYPE: Paralithodes camtschaticus

BEST CATCH: From October to January, when their meat is particularly rich and full

PREPARATION: They are ideal for grilling as their meat is firm and juicy. A popular preparation method is to halve the Crabs, then sprinkle with a mixture of spices and finally place on the grill.

TYPE RELATED: Lithodidae

RECIPE SUGGESTION: On bread, grilled with herb butter or with pasta of all kinds

TASTE:

The meat of king crabs is white to pale pink. It is sweet and delicate in taste and has a firm yet tender texture. King crabs are an excellent source of protein, vitamin B12 and omega-3 fatty acids. They also contain iron, magnesium and zinc, which are important for a healthy diet.

Most of the king crabs on the market come from Norway because they are found there in large numbers. Other names for the crab are king crab, Kamchatka crab or monster crab.

King crabs have a hard shell that protects them from predators. They have eight legs and two pincers, which they use for fighting and chopping up food. Their claws are so strong that they can even open mussels and shellfish. They feed on mussels, starfish and algae. There are several varieties of king crab, including the Alaskan king crab, red king crab and golden king crab.

At HONEST CATCH you get the Norwegian king crab raw , cooked and halved. Raw products offer more flexibility and control in the preparation process as they can be boiled, baked, grilled or steamed as desired. In addition, raw products retain their original taste and aroma, which can be changed during cooking. However, the preparation also requires more expertise than boiled Norwegian king crabs. When cooked , everyone can enjoy the delicious delicacy of king crab.

King crab in detail

Hard shell - soft core

The back shell of the king crab reaches a size of 25 cm, while it can reach a total weight of up to 17 kilograms. The leg span can be up to 180 cm.

Hard shell - soft core

The back shell of the king crab reaches a size of 25 cm, while it can reach a total weight of up to 17 kilograms. The leg span can be up to 180 cm.

Fun fact:

King crabs have five pairs of legs. The fifth pair of legs lies in the gill cavity, is shortened and has the function of a cleaning brush in place. If crabs lose a leg, they simply grow one back.