King Crab |
A deckhand sorts and measures king crab, keeping only legal sized males. More than 40 known types of king crab roam the world's oceans but just three main species of Alaskan king crab are commercially harvested by king crab fishermen and available from seafood markets selling gourmet Alaskan seafood. They are Alaskan Red King Crab, Blue King Crab, and Brown "Golden" King Crab. The best known member of this tasty trio is the Alaskan red king crab. Alaskan Red King CrabThe most sought after and highly regarded king crab from Alaska is the red king crab. Male red king crab have been known to grow up to a whopping 24 lbs. Alaskan red king crab legs are long, robust, and full of tender white meat that has long been renown by seafood lovers for its rich succulent flavor. After processing, Alaskan Red King Crab legs are bright to deep red in color with darker highlights around the spines and tips of each leg. Wild Alaskan red king crabs are sustainably harvested in the shallower waters around Bristol Bay, Norton Sound, and the Aleutian Islands. The catch of red king crab comprises approximately 75% of the annual Alaska king crab harvest. Buy king crab from Captain Jack's Alaskan Seafood Market. Alaska Blue King CrabAlaskan blue king crabs are adapted to life in colder, deeper water than their cousin red king crab. The population of Alaskan Blue King Crab supports only limited seasons which concentrate around St. Matthew and Pribilof Islands. Some markets in the U.S. sell blue king crab as "red king crab" but there are subtle differences between the two. Blue king crab legs are long but generally not quite as thick as true red king crab legs. Blue king crab legs can be slightly lighter with more dark highlights along the spines and around the tips. For their size, Blue King Crab tend to have a very large right claw "killer claw". The meat of the blue king crab is also very similar though possibly just slightly less flavorful than true Alaskan Red King Crab. Order Alaskan king crab legs from Captain Jack's Seafood Locker. Alaskan Brown King CrabOften referred to as Golden King Crab, the shell of Brown King Crab is "golden" orange in color. The spiny legs of the brown king crab are long and somewhat more slender than those of the red king crab and blue king crab. Golden King Crab is an economical option for consumers looking for gourmet Alaskan king crab. The mild-tasting meat of the Golden King Crab is pure white in the center with red highlights along the outside. Male golden king crabs are primarily harvested around the Aleutian Islands and average 4 - 7 lbs. 
Alaskan red king crab (cooked) 
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Alaska Fishing Charters
Captain Jack's is located on the docks in Seward, Alaska. Each day we see catches brought to the scales by many of the boats in the Seward fishing charter fleet. Having a first-hand look, we know which Seward salmon and halibut fishing charters thrive. We can point you in the right direction to tip the scales in your favor.
Featured Recipe
Seafood Pasta Cajun Style
Ingredients:
2 cups heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh thyme
2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 1/2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon ground white pepper
1 cup chopped green onions
1 cup chopped parsley
1/2 pound shrimp, peeled and deveined
1/2 pound scallops
1/2 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound dry fettuccine pasta
Our Fish Fly First Class
Captain Jack's Seafood Locker ships your freshly-frozen Alaska Seafood via FedEx overnight delivery, directly from our freezer to your front door. This ensures that when you order Alaskan seafood from Captain Jack's it arrives in perfect condition on the day you choose.
Online Special - Free shipping on Seafood Gift Pack "add-ons"! Add your seafood favorites to one of our great seafood packages (with FedEx shipping) and don't pay extra shipping, regardless of how many pounds you add. Offer does not apply to non-perishable gift boxes or locations which require FedEx Priority Shipping..
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