
About Your Seafood
As part of our commitment to sustainable seafood, King Crab Leg Co responsibly sources Red King Crabs from two distinct regions of the world. Traditionally, Red King Crab has been sourced from the Alaskan coast in the Bering Sea.
We also source Red King Crab from a growing, invasive population that migrated north of Norway. This helps Norway combat the threat and maintain a more viable ecosystem in their waterways while ensuring the beloved seafood is caught using traditional, sustainable methods.
How Many People Will Super Colossal Red King Crab Legs Feed?
Ordering Red King Crab Legs can be confusing since the weight includes both the hard exoskeleton and the meat inside. We’ll help you sort out serving sizes.
Super Colossal:
On average, a Super Colossal Red King Crab Leg is about 1.25 lbs., or 20 oz. Crab legs yield about 50% meat, so 1 leg is about 10 oz. of meat. The standard portion size is 5 oz. It means 1 lb Super Colossal Red King Crab Legs will be enough to feed 2 people, especially when you throw in some side dishes to complement your meal. We recommend red potatoes, great for baking, frying, or mashing, or corn on the cob.
Colossal:
On average, a Colossal Red King Crab Leg is about .75 lbs., or 12 oz. Crab legs yield about 50% meat, so 1 leg contains about 6 oz. of meat. The standard portion size is 5 oz.
So that means 1 Colossal Red King Crab Leg will be enough to feed 1 person when served with classic New England appetizers or side dishes to complement the meal.
Giant:
On average, our Giant Red King Crab Legs weigh .65 lbs., or about 10.5 oz. So, 1 crab leg provides about 5.25 oz. of meat. The standard serving size is 5 oz.
So what do all these calculations add up to? It means 1 Giant Red King Crab Leg will be enough to feed 1 person when you serve it with some appetizers and side dishes.
Nutritional Benefits of Red King Crab Meat
Crab meat is a high-protein meat source that comes packed with vitamins and minerals. Like other shellfish and seafood we sell, crab could be added to the growing list of “superfoods” health experts recommend.
Crab meat offers a whopping 16 grams of protein per 3 oz. serving. Crab meat also contains vitamins B12 and C, and the antioxidants zinc and selenium. Zinc helps support bone mass and immune function, while selenium aids in preventing cellular damage. And there’s more. Crab meat is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help lower inflammation and can reduce the risk of heart disease.