Alaska’s Bounty

The seafood bounty of Alaska is unrivaled. With five species of salmon, several varieties of whitefish, and numerous shellfish species, Alaska offers mouthwatering seafood options for every taste and cooking method.

Snow Crab

Alaska Snow Crab's unique delicate flavor, snowy-white meat and tender texture projects an image of simple elegance

FLAVOR & TEXTURE

  • Sweet, delicate flavor
  • Snowy white meat
  • Tender texture

NUTRITION FACTS

  • Naturally low in fat and calories
  • High in protein

SIZE & SPECS

  • Average weight is 1 to 3 pounds
  • Also available in cocktail claws, whole legs, split legs, or lightly scored “Snap ‘N Eat” sections

HARVESTING METHOD

  • Pot Fishing

SEASONAL AVAILABILITY

Available frozen year-round

PREPARATION TIPS

Extremely versatile for use in a variety of different recipes. Pre-cooked, so it is ready to eat. To warm, just

  • steam
  • sauté
  • broil
  • grill
  • roast

For 4 minutes to heat through. Serve with drawn butter or dipping sauces.

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Featured Recipe

Alaska Snow Crab Cakes with Spicy Aioli

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