They have the mildest flavor of the Alaska's three commercially-harvested types of king crab. Golden King CrabĬaught in the waters around the Aleutian chain islands, golden king crab are the smallest of the three main species. They are always amazed at the size of the claws. When it is available in-season, I like serving blue king crab when I am entertaining guests. Taste-wise, blue king crab is similar to red king crab, typically sweeter, although slightly milder in flavor than red. This is why blue king crab is generally marketed in the United States as "red king crab". However, when they are cooked they turn a bright orange-red. In Dutch Harbor in 1998 I saw blue king crab being unloaded at the dock weighing more than 18 lbs! When they are alive, blue king crab are brown with royal blue highlights. Pribilof Island blue king crab are among the largest crab in the world. Matthew Island and the Pribilof Islands, this species is known for its sweet meat and proportionally giant claws. Succulent, and served steaming-hot, there is no other meal I would rather have! Blue King CrabĬaught in Alaska near St. During the season, a growing number of white table cloth restaurants offer fresh red king crab- a sumptuous treat.
The meat is snow-white, with highlights of bright red. Taste-wise, true red king crab is the best in the world. When they are cooked they turn bright red- with scarlet-red highlights on the top part of the shell, and especially around the toes. Alive, red king crab are actually a dark burgundy in color. Roughly 100 boats participate in the fishery and harvest millions of pounds over a period of 2 to 3 months. Alaska's largest harvest of red king crab takes place in the waters of Bristol Bay. Red King CrabĬaught in the waters of Bristol Bay and Norton Sound, the true red king crab is the most prized species of crab in the world, with strong demand from consumers in Japan, the US, and Europe. There are smaller fisheries to the north in Norton Sound and in the southeast. Most of the king crab harvested in Alaska comes from the Bering Sea. Below is a detailed map of the main habitat areas. They are found in different areas of Alaskan waters. There are three species of king crab in Alaska- red king crab, blue king crab, and brown king crab. Whether you are a buyer for a restaurant or just an individual crab enthusiast - I hope that this page sheds some light on an this subject. Before I started crab fishing, I was not aware that there was any difference. I put together this page because I have perceived a great deal of confusion surrounding the different types of king crab - all three.
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