Our Process
Catch
Every fisher we partner with has generations of experience and adheres to the highest standards of safety and sustainability.
- Our king crab comes from the Bering and Barents Seas.
- Our fish products are always wild-caught, not farmed.
- All of our shrimp and prawns are either American-caught or sourced from responsible international fishers.
- Check our product pages for specific information on every item.
Flash Freeze
At the conclusion of a fishing trip, the king crab or fish is brought inland to be sorted and cleaned. All king crab is cooked to perfection before being dipped in a below-freeze brine and getting a quick fresh-water rinse, which creates a protective glaze. The final step for fish and king crab is a flash-freezing process that locks in perfect taste and texture. Read more about flash freezing.
Pack
Your order is packed in insulated, eco-friendly boxes with liners, air cushions, and more than 5 lbs of dry ice to keep every item continuously frozen until it arrives at your door the next day. And if you’re not home when UPS swings by, it’ll stay until you get home from work, too.
Ship
We ship everything overnight because we insist on quality - and the best way to guarantee perfection upon arrival is to minimize touchpoints and maintain temperature. Any opportunity for pre-emptive thaw (think your grocer’s chill chest or a three-day shipping estimate) degrades the quality of your king crab and seafood. Because of our shipping commitment, the cut-off for next-day orders is 3 p.m. ET, Monday through Thursday. Any order over $300 ships for free!*
*Due to distance and transit time, orders shipping to Hawaii will incur an additional fee.
Arrive
Everything is individually vacuum-sealed, so you can thaw what you like and keep the rest frozen. (You’ll want to thaw and enjoy within 2-3 months for the best taste and texture, though.) We ask that you recycle or reuse the packing materials. Because dry ice can cause injury similar to a heat-related burn, you should wear protective gloves (or use a towel) if you move the dry ice from its packaging. To dispose of the dry ice, place it outside, and it will evaporate within 24 hours.
Alaskan King Crab
Coho Salmon
I know some people do not like wild-caught salmon, but this Coho Salmon I purchased was outstanding. It was flaky, rich, and moist, and the portion size was larger than the fillets in the grocery stores for a similar price point. I will be ordering more. AKC is more than a crab company – give Coho a try. You will not be disappointed. I promise!
Julie B., Verified Buyer
Dungeness Crab Clusters
Next to the oh-so-popular King Crab, these Dungeness Crab clusters are out of this world. They are meaty and are larger than the clusters I get from the local grocery store. I must say, I have yet to be disappointed with the crab quality and service I get from AKC Co.
Lisa F., Verified Buyer
Red King Crab Legs
I have been ordering crab from AKC for about 3 or 4 years, and I have never been disappointed. This is the best crab and the best value there is. I have ordered from other companies, and I was not impressed by the quality. I suggest you get what you’re craving from AKC. Enjoy!
John B., Verified Buyer
The Large Golden King Crab Legs have to be the best crab legs we’ve ever had! We’ve been buying crab legs from AKC for some time now and appreciate the great quality and services at a fair price. Thanks!
Fred C., Verified Buyer