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Queen crab
Calories & nutrition facts
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Nutrition facts
Per 100 g% DV- Calories 90 kcal —
- Protein 19 g 37%
- Carbohydrate 0 g 0%
- Fat 1.2 g 2%
- Saturated fat 0.1 g 1%
- Fibre 0 g 0%
- Sodium 539 mg 23%
- Cholesterol 55 mg 18%
Vitamins & minerals
Per 100 g% DVVitamins
- Vitamin A 45 µg 5%
- Vitamin C 7 mg 8%
- Thiamin (B1) 0.08 mg 7%
- Riboflavin (B2) 0.2 mg 15%
- Niacin (B3) 2.5 mg 16%
- Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.35 mg 7%
- Vitamin B6 0.15 mg 9%
- Folate (B9) 44 µg 11%
- Vitamin B12 9 µg 375%
Minerals
- Calcium 26 mg 2%
- Iron 2.5 mg 14%
- Magnesium 49 mg 12%
- Phosphorus 133 mg 11%
- Potassium 173 mg 4%
- Zinc 2.8 mg 25%
- Copper 0.57 mg 63%
- Manganese 0.03 mg 1%
- Selenium 34.6 µg 63%
Calories by portion
| Portion | Weight | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100 g | 100 g | 90 | 19 g | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| 1 × oz | 85 g | 77 | 16 g | 0 g | 1 g |
| 2 × oz | 170 g | 153 | 32 g | 0 g | 2 g |
| ½ × oz | 42.5 g | 38 | 7.9 g | 0 g | 0.5 g |
| 3 × oz | 255 g | 230 | 47 g | 0 g | 3 g |
| 4 × oz | 340 g | 306 | 63 g | 0 g | 4 g |
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Questions about Queen crab
How do you heat cooked queen crab legs without drying them out?
Steam thawed legs for about 5–7 minutes, just until piping hot; add a little water to the pan and keep the crab above it rather than submerged. They are usually already cooked, so prolonged boiling makes the meat tough.
How should you thaw frozen queen crab?
Thaw it overnight in the fridge, ideally in a covered dish to catch drips. For a quicker method, keep it in a leak-proof bag and immerse it in cold water, changing the water every 30 minutes; cook or serve it promptly once thawed.
How do you get the meat out of queen crab legs?
Twist off the joints, then use kitchen scissors to cut lengthways through the soft underside of each leg. Pull the shell apart and lift out the meat in one piece; a small fork helps with the narrow sections.
What goes well with queen crab?
Serve the sweet meat with melted butter, lemon and brown bread, or fold it into fish pie, a seafood pasta or a crab salad. Keep strong sauces restrained so they do not overwhelm its delicate flavour.
How long does cooked queen crab keep in the fridge?
Put it in a covered container and refrigerate within two hours of serving. Use it within 1–2 days, and keep thawed crab chilled until you are ready to eat it.
Can you eat queen crab cold?
Yes, if it was sold cooked and has been thawed safely in the fridge. Pick the meat from the shell and serve it chilled in a salad or sandwich; do not eat it if it has been left at room temperature for more than two hours.
Is queen crab the same as Alaska king crab?
No. Queen crab has smaller, slimmer legs and a more delicate flavour, while Alaska king crab has much larger legs and meatier pieces. Per 100 g, queen crab has 19 g of protein and Alaska king crab has 18.3 g.
Does queen crab contain a lot of sodium?
It contains 539 mg of sodium per 100 g, so avoid adding much salt when seasoning it. If you are buying packaged crab, sodium can differ between products.
Source: USDA FoodData Central 171969 · per 100 g · carbohydrate per EU label, fibre excluded
