Photo: Alaska King Crab, not an ordinary crab, its high omega 3 content and the risky level of difficulty in catching it make it a food for the rich and famous in the world.
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The Alaskan King Crab is one of the largest crab species in the world. They are found in the cold waters of Alaska, United States, and are known for their delicious, delicately flavored meat.
A classy, highly nutritious, and delicious food with a distinctive crab aroma. A serving of Alaskan King Crab can cost up to IDR 10 million (in Indonesian Rupiah).
Main Characteristics
Giant Size: Adult Red King Crabs can have a leg span of over 160 cm and weigh around 9-11 kilograms, making them one of the largest crabs in the world.
Species: The three main species of Alaskan King Crab are the red king crab (Paralithodes camtschaticus), the blue king crab (Paralithodes platypus), and the golden king crab (Lithodes aequispinus).
Photo: The meat is tender and fragrant. It’s the most expensive dish in the world.
Premium Meat: The meat has a distinctive sweetness, is thick, tender, and rich, making it highly prized in the culinary world.
Nutritional Value: This crab is rich in high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart and brain health.
Alaska crab generally refers to the Alaskan King Crab, which is renowned for its large size, delicious meat, and high price. This crab is a luxury delicacy sought after worldwide.
Cold Habitat: They are native to the cold waters of the North Pacific Ocean, particularly around Alaska and the Bering Sea, and have also been introduced to the Barents Sea.
Premium Meat: The meat has a distinctive sweetness, is thick, tender, and rich, making it highly prized in the culinary world.
Nutritional Value: This crab is rich in high-quality protein and omega-3 fatty acids, which are good for heart and brain health.
Interesting Facts
High Price: The high price is due to several factors, including the premium quality of the meat, the high level of difficulty and risk in catching it (the difficulty and risk involved in catching it by fishermen), and the meticulous shipping costs to maintain freshness.
Not a True Crab: Biologically, king crabs differ from other true crabs because their tail, or abdomen, is distinctively fan-shaped and tucked under the back of the shell.
Photo: Its large size earned it the nickname Alaska King Crab
Popular in the Media: The Alaskan king crab fishing industry became popular thanks to television shows highlighting the dangers of the profession.
Here are some facts about Alaskan Crab Food: Alaskan king crabs are carnivorous and feed on small animals such as fish, shrimp, and mollusks.
Harvesting: Alaskan king crabs are harvested commercially and are a major source of income for Alaskan fishermen.
Culinary: Alaskan king crab meat is highly prized and is often served as a gourmet dish in high-end restaurants.
Alaskan king crabs are one of the most popular and sought-after crab species in the world and are a symbol of Alaska’s natural richness.
