Alaskan Red King Crab

alaskan red king crabs

The Alaska red king crab is a storied and coveted seafood species as well as the most sought after, and most expensive, of the different king crab varieties. Its scientific name is Paralithodes camtschaticus. This species can grow to a large size, with the largest on record measuring in with a leg span of almost five feet across. Crab meat has dietary benefits which include a good protein source. … [Read more...]

King Crab Nutrition Facts

alaskan king crab legs

The Alaskan King Crab is a highly prized commodity and is a very good source of protein. While the meat from the crab body, or 'knuckles' is good, the meat from the crab legs is highly sought after and is considered one of the elite types of seafood to be eaten. Depending upon your budget, the cost of this seafood can be considered pricey too. This alaska seafood represents a large commercial … [Read more...]

Blue Lobster – What is It?

image of blue lobster

If you have never seen a live blue lobster or seen a picture of one, you may think people were crazy who said that there is such a lobster color. Well, do not worry, blue lobsters are real. Viewing photos of these curious critters makes you wonder how in the world it ever turned blue. Many people may think that lobsters are red. In fact, they may be dark greenish, white albino, yellow, dark brown … [Read more...]

What is Seafood?

What is seafood?

Seafood is the foods we eat that come from the sea or a body of water. There are many different types of seafoods that humans eat everyday. Your favorite seafood may be fish, shrimp, lobster, prawns, crab, clams, oysters, crawfish, mussels, scallops, shellfish, saltwater, freshwater animals, sea plants, and seaweeds. Seafoods have fed and nourished humans for many thousands of years. Cultural … [Read more...]