Frozen Russian King Crab Legs
Frozen Russian King Crab Legs
King crab is the largest of the crab family on the counter: a heavy spiky shell, thick legs and a high yield of pure white meat. These legs are full and evenly sized, which is what separates a good box from a mixed one.
Rapid blast freezing after catching preserves the sweetness and the structure of the meat. Thawed and cooked gently, it comes away in large, plump pieces rather than shredding.
Steam the legs for eight to ten minutes, bake them with butter and garlic, or boil and serve with a sharp aioli. Keep frozen until the day you cook, and thaw in the refrigerator — hot water will cost you the texture.
- Huge body, spiky hard shell and thick, full legs
- Pure white meat that stays plump and springy
- Blast frozen after catching to hold natural sweetness
- Steam, bake or boil for a banquet-sized plate