Can I leave my king crab or seafood out on the counter to thaw it?

Perishable foods like king crab and seafood should never be thawed on the counter or under hot water and should never be left at room temperature for more than two hours. 

Never thaw foods in a garage, basement, car, dishwasher, or plastic garbage bag, out on the kitchen counter, outdoors, or on the porch. These methods can leave your foods unsafe to eat.

Read the USDA's official food safety guidelines here.