Golden king crab legs have a rich sweet flavor and tender texture, the meat is snow white with crimson highlights. Golden king crab is a milder flavored counterpart to the more well-known red king crab with a similar texture and slightly paler in shell color when cooked. Best served simply steamed with melted butter to dunk all that amazing meat in.
This is the most prized section of a king crab leg, known as the Merus cut. It’s located in the middle of the leg between the knuckle and the first joint. It’s where the most meat is found and it’s the most tender and flavorful part of the leg. We’ve also included the knuckle so you receive some bonus meat!
Wild-caught in the icy waters of the Aleutian Islands in Alaska.
After being caught, the crabs are kept in holding tanks on board until the boats are landed. The crabs are then cooked, cleaned, sectioned and frozen. The freezing process creates a protective glaze that ensures the crab retains its wild-caught flavor.
Golden king crabs have a longer harvesting season than red king crabs and are available most of the year.