How Much Do Jumbo King Crab Legs Cost? A Complete Pricing Guide

King crab legs are a prized seafood delicacy, known for their sweet, succulent meat and impressive size. Jumbo king crab legs in particular are the largest variety available, often weighing 0.5 pounds or more per leg. But with their popularity comes a premium price tag. So how much do jumbo king crab legs really cost?

An Overview of Jumbo King Crab Legs

Jumbo king crab legs come from either red king crab or golden king crab varieties Red king crab have a deeper red shell while golden king crab have a brownish-gold shell Both provide incredibly tender, flavorful meat. The legs are harvested wild, fully cooked, and flash frozen to lock in freshness.

Jumbo crab legs can weigh anywhere from 05 pounds up to 1 pound or more per leg. The meat content is estimated at about 25-30% of the total leg weight So a 1 pound jumbo leg would yield approximately 1⁄4 pound of crab meat. Legs are sold by the pound rather than by the leg.

Factors That Influence Jumbo King Crab Leg Prices

Several key factors impact the market price for jumbo king crab legs:

** Limited Supply** – Only a few regions like Alaska and Russia have access to king crab fisheries. The king crab harvest is restricted with short seasons, limiting how much enters the global market. This scarcity drives up demand.
High Demand – King crab legs are one of the most desired seafood items worldwide. Holidays and events especially drive heavy demand. Jumbo legs in particular are highly sought after.
Difficult Harvesting – King crab fishing occurs in extremely cold, dangerous waters. The large crab size requires more equipment and manpower to harvest. This difficult process increases costs.
Export Fees – Much of the king crab supply gets exported from Alaska and Russia to destinations worldwide. Tariffs and duties tack on additional fees.
Shipping Expenses – To maintain optimal freshness, jumbo legs must be shipped overnight with costly cold chain delivery. This gets passed onto the consumer.

Average Price for Jumbo King Crab Legs

Taking these factors into account, here are the average prices consumers can expect to pay for jumbo king crab legs:

Jumbo Red King Crab Legs – $34 to $45 per pound
Jumbo Golden King Crab Legs – $27 to $35 per pound

So a single 1 pound jumbo leg would cost $34 to $45 on average. Jumbo legs are most economical when purchased in bulk quantities of 5 pounds or more.

It’s important to note that prices fluctuate frequently based on availability, season, and retailer. Sales and promotions can occasionally discount prices by 10 to 20%.

Price Breakdown by Retailer and Purchase Volume

Here is a price comparison from popular online seafood retailers for jumbo red king crab legs:

Maine Lobster Now

5 lbs: $159 ($31.80/lb)
10 lbs: $299 ($29.90/lb)
15 lbs: $375 ($25/lb)

Maine Lobster Now offers free overnight shipping on orders over $199.

Seattle Fish Company

5 lbs: $199.95 ($39.99/lb)
10 lbs: $379.95 ($37.99/lb)

Free overnight shipping on orders over $149.

Fulton Fish Market

5 lbs: $184.95 ($36.99/lb)
10 lbs: $339.95 ($33.95/lb)

Fulton Fish Market provides free shipping with no minimum order.

Wild Alaskan Company

5 lbs: $199 ($39.80/lb)
10 lbs: $378 ($37.80/lb)

Free overnight shipping on orders over $150.

As you can see, the per pound price decreases when buying jumbo king crab legs in bulk. 10 pound volumes offer the best value.

Price Per Leg Based on Size

The weight of each leg can vary. Here are typical per leg costs based on size:

0.5 lb leg: $17 to $22.50
0.75 lb leg: $25.50 to $33.75
1 lb leg: $34 to $45
1.25 lb leg: $42.50 to $56.25
1.5 lb leg: $51 to $67.50

These prices reflect the current 2023 retail averages. Costs may be higher at restaurants or buffets.

Tips for Saving on Jumbo King Crab Legs

While jumbo king crab legs will always command a premium price, here are some tips to help minimize costs:

Check for promotions and seasonal sales around holidays
Buy bulk volumes of 10+ pounds
Consider purchasing and freezing extra when prices are lowest
Substitute golden king crab for the less expensive red king crab
Avoid ordering individual legs and opt for bulk leg pieces instead
Group order with friends or family to reach volume discounts
Use king crab leg meat in dishes to stretch it further

Jumbo king crab legs deliver tremendous value, providing multiple servings of incredibly flavorful, high-quality meat perfect for special occasions. While not cheap, following these tips can help budget-conscious shoppers enjoy this luxurious seafood.

Frequency of Entities:
Maine Lobster Now: 1
Seattle Fish Company: 1
Fulton Fish Market: 1
Wild Alaskan Company: 1

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Sourced Straight from Sea to Table

Sourced through trusted experts and chosen for taste, texture and quality.

Flash frozen to lock in the fresh-off-the-dock taste.

Packaged with dry ice and shipped overnight directly to your door.

Simply thaw, prep, heat, and eat.

Alaskan king crab boasts a rich, natural sweetness and firm yet tender texture.

After thawing your crab legs in the refrigerator for 8-12 hours, you can steam, grill, bake, or boil. Learn more here. We suggest rinsing your crab legs in freshwater before and after thawing them. You can also heat your king crab legs straight from the freezer; just give them more time to cook in either way.

All of our products will stay good in the freezer for several months. However, for the best taste and texture, we recommend enjoying them within 2-3 months.

All products are hand-weighed using a certified scale. We try to give you as many full legs as we can, but orders may also come with claws, knuckles, and other parts. Dry ice will be used to pack your order so that everything stays frozen until it gets to your door.

Both red king crab and golden king crab have a sweet, rich, and luxurious flavor profile. Golden king crab is a slightly smaller species caught at deeper depths. As a result, their legs are more likely to sting than those of red king crabs, so you should use good shears.

The exact amount of meat in each crab leg will vary slightly. We suggest ordering 1 to 2 pounds of seafood per person, but it depends on how hungry you are and what else is in your seafood feast.

Both red and golden king crab boast 16g of protein, ~350mg of omega 3s, and 9. 8 mcg of vitamin B-12 per 3oz serving. Something went wrong, please contact us!.

Need It By Tomorrow? Order by 3:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Thursday for next day delivery! Plus, get free shipping on orders over $300.

Wild-caught by trusted experts, Alaskan King Crab Co. brings the sea right to your doorstep. Our king crab is already cooked so that it still tastes like it was just caught. Learn more here.
The biggest and most-wanted crab legs are Alaskan red king crab legs. Vitamin B-12, omega-3s, and high-quality protein are all found in large amounts in red king crab meat.
Every order is put in a box with dry ice to keep it frozen on the way to your house.

Our king crab is already cooked, so all you have to do is thaw, heat, and eat. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight (8-12 hours). Then, simply steam, grill, bake, or boil.
Dip your crab legs in melted butter with our AKC “Just Add Butter” Seafood Seasoning to make your meal better, and don’t forget to serve some of our favorite side dishes.

UNBOXING A 10 LB BOX OF KING CRAB LEGS FROM COSTCO

FAQ

How much is 1lb of king crab legs?

Premium Red King Crab Legs		Reg.
Jumbo King Crab Legs Approximately 1.25 legs/claws per pound	1 lb	$79.99
	5 lbs	$299.99
	10 lbs	$549.99
Colossal King Crab Legs Approximately 1 leg or claw per pound	1 lb	$84.99

Why is the price of king crab legs so high?

As we have explained, king crab has a short harvesting season, which leads to limited availability. They also have a limited cold water habitat. Additionally, they have a lobster-like flavor. This makes king crab the more expensive of the two; snow crab legs are typically more affordable than king crab ones.

How many jumbo king crab legs per person?

We average about 2 legs per person, which come out to about 1 1/2lbs per serving. We package our king crab legs in 3lb increments, ideal for 2 people, and increasing from there. 6lbs of king crab legs for 4, 9lbs for 6, 12lbs for 8, etc… We know 1 1/2 lbs.

What are the biggest crab legs you can get?

Colossal King Crabs legs are the largest crab caught in the world and each crab cluster is bursting with delicious crab meat your family will love. Alaskan Colossal King Crab Legs and claws are delivered to your door year round.

How do I order Alaskan Jumbo King crab legs for home delivery?

Choose the exact date you want your crab to be delivered to your front door. You don’t have to worry about paying too much to have jumbo king crab delivered to your doorstep, either, because shipping is free on orders of $100 or more. Order your Alaskan jumbo king crab legs for home delivery today through our secure website now.

What are Jumbo Alaskan golden king crab legs?

Our Jumbo Alaskan Golden King Crab Legs are the perfect way to treat yourself and your loved ones to an extraordinary dining experience. You’ll love delighting your taste buds with sweet crabmeat perfect for dipping in melted butter or cocktail sauce. Place your order for Jumbo Alaskan Golden King Crab Legs today.

Does king crab legs ship overnight?

Place your order from King Crab Legs Co. today! When you spend $200 or more at King Crab Legs Company, we’ll ship your order with FedEx Priority Overnight for free. Alaskan king crab legs are wild-caught available to order online. Orders over $200 ship overnight for free. We deliver Alaskan king crab and seafood nationwide.

Are Jumbo crab legs available for sale online?

Available for sale online, our jumbo crab legs are delivered right to your door, fast, so you can spend less time shopping and more time with your loved ones. King crab delivery doesn’t get much more convenient than that! I have ordered from Cameron’s more than 5 times now (and will keep doing so).