Alaskan King Crab Legs - Large
- Wild-caught crab legs
- Pre-cooked & easy to heat
- Premium value
These large Alaskan king crab legs have sweet, tender meat and a succulent flavor that is sure to impress. Gathered from the North Pacific and the Bering Sea, they come precooked and frozen, so you can serve them either hot or cold. Choose this large grade when you want an impressive king crab presentation at home.
Overnight (next-day) delivery available
2-day shipping with dry ice available
Arrives frozen, packed with dry ice
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- Hawaii and Alaska1 day in transit
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Packed for Freshness
Maryland crabs steamed fresh to order and never frozen. Perishable crab and seafood orders are carefully packed in insulated coolers with plenty of ice or cold packs to maintain freshness throughout transit.
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Select your preferred delivery date when ordering. For parties and special occasions, we recommend scheduling delivery one day early in case of unexpected carrier delays.
Shipping Information
Order by 5:00 PM EST for next-day delivery eligibility. Carrier delays due to weather, high package volumes or other unforeseen circumstances may occur. Arrival dates are estimates, and deliveries within one day of the estimated arrival date are considered on time.
Did you know
Did you know
Prepared Near the Source
Alaskan king crab legs are generally cooked shortly after harvest, then rapidly chilled or frozen to protect their flavor and texture during transport.
King crab is already cooked when it reaches the customer, so home preparation is primarily reheating. Gentle steaming, baking or grilling warms the meat while helping it remain moist.
Preparation
Preparation
King crab legs: steam
- Add 2 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of salt to a pot and bring it to a boil.
- Place the pre-cooked crab legs and your preferred seasoning on a rack over the boiling water, then cover.
- Steam for approximately 10 to 15 minutes after the water returns to a boil.
Boil
- Fill a large saucepan halfway with cold water, bring it to a boil and add 1 tablespoon of salt and your preferred seasoning.
- Add the crab legs, reduce the heat to medium and simmer for approximately 12 to 15 minutes.
Grill
- Brush the crab legs with olive oil on all sides to prevent sticking.
- Grill at 275°F for approximately 10 minutes per side.
Bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and arrange the crab legs in a single layer in a shallow baking pan.
- Add approximately ⅛ inch of hot water and cover the pan with aluminum foil.
- Bake for approximately 15 to 20 minutes.
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What Makes It Special
Wild Pacific Catch
Wild-caught in cold North Pacific waters, cooked and frozen at the source.
Cold-Packed Freshness
Insulated coolers with gel packs or dry ice keep everything cold in transit.
Nationwide Delivery
From our dock in Maryland to your door, anywhere in the USA.
Maryland Family Business
A family-run Maryland seafood house rooted in Chesapeake tradition.
Large Alaskan King Crab Legs for the Regular Rotation
Not every king crab night needs to be an event. The large grade is for households that put crab legs on the menu the way other families do steak: often enough that ease matters. These are true wild-caught king crab legs out of Alaskan waters, just sized so they fit a standard stockpot, thaw faster, and split neatly between two plates without anyone doing arithmetic.
Weeknight Method, Weekend Flavor
The legs reach you already cooked, so a midweek crab dinner is genuinely a fifteen-minute affair. Boil a little water under a steamer basket, lid on, and let the steam roll until the meat is hot, a few minutes longer if the legs go in frozen. Sprinkle with seasoning and set out lemon and butter. On warm evenings, skip the pot entirely: thawed king crab served cold over ice makes a dinner you can finish before anyone gets home.
Every order leaves in an insulated cooler with dry ice or gel packs, and this listing's five-star reviews mostly circle the same point: boxes show up on schedule with the contents still frozen solid. Several reviewers say the reliability, as much as the crab, is why they keep reordering.
Where Large Fits in the Lineup
Choose large when you care more about eating king crab than displaying it. If your recipes call for picked meat (bisques, crab rolls, pasta), the broken mixed-size king crab legs get you there with less shell work. Curious how king crab's richer meat stacks up against its lighter cousins? Our article on snow crab clusters versus Dungeness legs is the place to start. Then keep a box of these in the freezer and stop saving king crab for holidays.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are the king crab legs and snow crab clusters pre-cooked?
Yes. King crab legs and snow crab clusters arrive precooked and can be enjoyed either cold or gently reheated.
How many do you get in 1 lb of king crab legs or snow crab clusters?
Snow crab clusters run about 8 oz (large), 10 oz (jumbo) and 12+ oz (colossal) per cluster. King crab legs run about 2 legs per lb for large, 1½ for jumbo and 1 for gigantic, amounts may vary.
How do I prepare your crabs and seafood?
Every order ships with preparation instructions, and our food prep guide, recipes and how-to videos cover steaming, re-steaming and cooking all of our crabs and seafood.
How are the orders packed for shipment?
Every order is sealed inside an insulated styrofoam cooler and placed in a sturdy box for extra protection. Depending on the products, destination, transit time and season, we use ice packs and/or dry ice, and we pack orders to withstand potential shipping delays.
How much is shipping?
Shipping options and cost are calculated at checkout for the product, destination and requested delivery date. Eligible perishable orders may offer overnight or 2-day service, and select packages include standard shipping in the listed price.
Why Choose Harbour House Crabs?
Over 26 Years of Experience
We’ve been shipping crabs nationwide for decades — we know how to ensure they arrive fresh and flavorful.
Freshness Guarantee
Our crabs are packed with care and shipped quickly to maintain their quality.
Options for Everyone
Five male grades from #2 jimmy to heavyweight, plus female crabs. Mix and match across an order.
Nationwide Delivery
We’re located near a major shipping hub, which means you get your crabs fast — even for last-minute celebrations.
