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Updated: October 29, 2009
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EmailMany of the most enjoyable crabs come from Alaska and the Pacific northwest. Included are king crabs, snow crabs and dungeness crabs.
King crabs are the largest of all the crabs caught in the world, weighing up to 18 pounds, and with a leg-span of more than 6 feet!
Snow Crabs are another type of Alaskan Crab. Snow crab is a market term for both "tanner" and "opilio" crabs. Opilio crab are the smallest variety, with an average weight of 1 to 1 1/2 lbs. Opilio crabs are found at depths of 30 to 1500 feet in both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Opilio crab meat is an excellent source of high-quality protein, and is low in fat and calories.
Tanner crab are larger, weighing 2 - 4 pounds when mature. Tanner crabs are found at depths of 30 to 1500 feet in the Bering Sea and North Pacific.
Both snow crabs and king crabs are available worldwide, cleaned and pre-cooked, ready to heat and serve.
Dungeness crabs are known for their high quality meat. The 2-3 lb crabs are steamed and served whole.
