King crab safaris
Meet the king of
the Barents Sea!
Look at how excited you will be...
...when you're about to taste some of the world's most exclusive seafood!
Combine an epic nature experience with a delicious meal on a king crab safari in Northern Norway.
“We got some! Fatty fish like mackerel and herring are perfect crab bait.”
Michael Decker
King crab guide, Snowhotel Kirkenes
You don't realise just how huge a king crab is before you have one right in front of you.
Look at those legs!
“Now, we have to check if it's male or female. On safaris, we aren't allowed to keep the females, in order to prevent overfishing.”
“There's also a minimum size. Anything smaller than 13 centimeters we kiss goodbye.”
Finding crabs big enough to keep is certainly not a problem. Look at this monster!
“We steam the crab in salted water. It will be ready in exactly 16 minutes and 23 seconds.”
Michael
Look at this feast!
It doesn't get any fresher than this. Straight from the sea, prepared at the wharf, and enjoyed in a traditional rorbu, or fisherman's cabin.
If this is the first time you try king crab, the guides will gladly show you how to open the legs.
Voilà! Enjoy the catch of the day on bread with mayonnaise and a few drops of lemon.
Hungry for more?
Check out this tasty recipe for king crab from the Arctic, and discover more fantastic dishes you simply must try when in the north.