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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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