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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In previous seasons—except when the crab population had absolutely collapsed—the objective was Alaskan king crab or snow crab.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 7, 2026

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

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

So, for the first time, officials with Alaska Fish and Game canceled the snow crab season.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 28, 2023

State fishery officials also decided to close the snow crab season for a second year, siding on conservation of the stock.

From Seattle Times ● Oct. 6, 2023

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