Phillips extracts the sweet, firm king crab meat from the shell and pasteurizes it with no added liquid or preservatives, safely extending refrigerated shelf life to 18 months. Phillips King Crab is fully cooked and impressively packaged with pieces of body and knuckle meat surrounded by large, naturally red leg sections. Chefs can now utilize king crab in unexpected, unique ways: try in sautés, over salads, in pasta and rice dishes, or as a creative topping for other proteins such as fish or steak.