Alaskan Snow Crab

Description

The Snow Crab is found in the Bering Sea and is one of the largest crab fisheries in the United States. Alaskan Snow Crab Legs can often look like King Crab Legs, but are distinguished by being a smaller size and not being covered in spikes like the King Crab. The meat has a very light and delicious flavor that is favored by many throughout the US and the world. Alaskan Snow Crab became a very popular product after the TV show "Deadliest Catch" aired. The show had crab fishermen going for Snow Crab in the Bering Sea. Alaskan Snow Crab Legs are highly valued because of the conditions that fisherman often face when fishing for these crab. Snow Crab fishing in the Bering Sea is often regarded to as the most dangerous job in the world. The biggest season for snow crab is in winter. During this time the weather in the Bering Sea becomes very dangerous. Many fishermen have been lost at sea is search of this prized crab. Alaskan Snow Crab Legs are very popular chilled with a side of melted butter and garlic for dipping. The crab meat can also be used in salads and many other recipes. Last but not least we cannot forget those delicious crab cakes!