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Imported King Crab
AvoidLow MercuryModerate Omega-3

Imported King Crab

Paralithodes camtschaticus

While Alaskan king crab is well-managed, imported king crab (especially from Russia) often comes from poorly managed fisheries with significant environmental concerns.

Wild-caughtRussia, Norway

Sustainability Assessment

Avoid imported king crab from Russia. These fisheries have poor oversight and significant IUU (illegal, unreported, unregulated) fishing issues. Choose Alaska king crab when available, or consider Dungeness crab.

Health Benefits

  • High in protein
  • Good source of zinc
  • Contains vitamin B12
  • Low in fat
  • Good selenium source

Cooking Tips

  • 1Steam or boil legs for 5-7 minutes
  • 2Serve with melted butter and lemon
  • 3Crack legs with specialized tools
  • 4Don't overcook or meat becomes tough

Better Alternatives

Alaska King CrabDungeness CrabSnow Crab

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