Due to its popularity among locals, it is not uncommon to be served King Crab at parties in Kirkenes. It can be served in many different ways, but usually you get cooked crab legs from which you scrape out the meat and then eat it with bread and butter.
Celebrity chef, Gordon Ramsey, visited Kirkenes in 2016 to catch and prepare the famous king crab. Watch the video below how he prepares it:
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Where to eat king crab in Kirkenes
You can find king crab on the menu of several restaurants in Kirkenes, and most organized king crab safaris include a crab meal based on the day's catch.