We recommend thawing your Alaskan King Crab Co. products in the refrigerator for 24 hours before cooking for the best possible quality, taste, and experience. If you’re in a hurry, remove your catch from the original packaging, place it in a sealable plastic bag, and run it under cold water – never hot water – to speed up the process. For King Crab, Snow Crab, and Dungeness Crab, we recommend rinsing the crab under cold water before heating to remove the ice glaze.