Why You Should Eat Alaskan King Crab for Christmas

Because they are exquisite, you don't have to cook them, and they are cheap compared to any top of the line steak or prime rib. They are cooked and frozen immediately on the boat in the Bering sea. That means they are fresh. They have their own packaging too, which is called a shell. Simply thaw them and serve them w/ melted butter( and garlic if you like). Or you may warm them in a pan w/ water, an oven, or a microwave. Remember: they are already cooked, you only need get them thawed, warmed, or hot depending on your temperature preference.

King Crab demand a stout knife, or a scissors( fiskars work great) to cut/slice the shell. You will get sections of crab that are hot dog sized. Bang on the knuckle and the claw w/ the back of a french knife or even a small hammer. They are fun to eat.

I bought five lbs of them at Thielen's in Pierz last wk at $8.99 a lb, and fed 8 adults to satisfaction. This wk they are $9.99 a lb, still a bargain. Pinot Grigio white wine is a good accompaniment - slightly sweet like the crab.