With its spiny arms, massive pincers and enormous body (which can be up to a meter long), the Alaska King Crab looks like a sea monster from a 1960s cult horror flick. Don’t let its appearance scare you away from this delicacy however!
The biggest king crabs caught on record weighed from eight to ten kilos. Of course, the ones you’ll find at the store when you’re out shopping won’t be quite as large. Larger older crabs are not in demand because their meat is too tough and sinewy to enjoy. Most king crabs on the market are a mere 15 to 20 centimeters in size. The claws are harmless – chefs just fear them because it takes a lot of work to properly prepare them! This seafood treat is best enjoyed raw or with some homemade herbed butter.