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snow crab

American

noun

an edible spider crab of the North Pacific, Chionoecetes opilio, commercially important as a frozen seafood product.

snow crab British

noun

an edible crab with long thin legs found off the coasts of Eastern Canada

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The lineup is spectacular: scallops, mussels, snow crab leg meat and claws, cod, lobster tails and claws — all pristine, fresh, and ready to be devoured.

From Salon • Dec. 4, 2025

One Michelin-starred Sushi Nakazawa might have a slightly dated interior, but the chef’s counter omakase — about 20 pieces of nigiri, including uni, snow crab and multiple cuts of tuna — certainly delivers.

From Salon • Oct. 31, 2025

Splurge for the Alaskan Red or Golden King crab legs, or choose a more budget-friendly and still local Dungeness or snow crab.

From Salon • Jul. 20, 2025

Scientists canceled the 2020 snow crab survey because of the pandemic.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2023

That spells pain for fishing fleets who suffered a first-ever canceled snow crab season in 2022-2023.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 28, 2023

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