With a reputation of only sourcing the World’s Best Seafood, we are pleased to announce we will now be selling both Canadian Opilio AND Alaskan Bairdi species of Snow Crab! While both species are equally delicious, they do have distinct differences that make the enjoyment of either species unique.
NEW Alaskan Bairdi Snow Crab
Harvested from the deep, cold waters of the Bering Sea & the Gulf of Alaska
Shell is rougher and darker in color
Legs are heavier and larger in size
Texture of meat is firmer, making for a great appetizer
Flavor is deliciously sweet with a kick of saltiness, no extra seasoning necessary
Perfect for those who want a superior flavor with less effort
Has a luxuriously rich, distinct flavor that is unmatched
Canadian Opilio Snow Crab
Harvested from the cold Canadian waters of the North Atlantic & North Pacific Oceans
Shell is a brighter color
Texture of meat is softer, melts in your mouth
Flavor is more subtle than Bairdi, pairs well with butters & seasonings
Perfect for those who want to pack their recipes with delicious, high quality crab meat
Usually found in mainstream grocery stores in much smaller sizes
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CrabPlace.com snow crab legs make excellent hors d'oeuvres served whole or in sections with drawn butter for
dipping. Allow at least two per guest.
Our snow crab clusters for sale are cooked at sea where they are caught and flash frozen aboard the fishing vessels to protect their flavors. Frozen cooked crab legs may be steamed or microwaved. Place them frozen over boiling water and steam them covered tightly for 6 minutes. Or place the frozen crab legs in the microwave covered with a damp towel and heat on defrost for 5 minutes. Brush with melted butter, season to taste and serve with cocktail sauce.
Important Facts About Your Snow Crabs
The appearance of the shell is often the result of the natural habitat the species is sourced from. Sometimes the shell appears discolored or has black spots on it. All of this is natural and does not affect the quality or delicious taste of your snow crab.
After the Crabs are caught, they are cooked and cooled, and then dipped in a saline brine before being flash frozen. This saline brine helps seal in the moisture and freshness to preserve the best taste. It is recommended to rinse off your Crab legs to help reduce the saltiness in the flavor.
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This establishment has been certified as a True Blue-compliant partner by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources Seafood Marketing Program.
The True Blue program recognizes restaurants and retail stores that support local watermen and our local economy by using high-quality Maryland crabs and crabmeat.