Alaskan king crab
noun
: any of three king crabs (Parlithodes camtschaticus, P. platypus, and Lithodes aequispinus) harvested commercially in waters off the coast of Alaska
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The second course included an Alaskan king crab, Ikura caviar and Yuzu dish, followed by Hokkaido scallops, calamari and squid ink in a lemon-grass froth.
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025
The dinner menu has lots of fish and seafood options too, including halibut, jumbo prawns, salmon, and Alaskan king crab legs.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Places to Eat Tracy's Crab Shack Sink your teeth into a true Alaskan delicacy, Alaskan king crab, at Tracy's Crab Shack.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
For almost 20 years, the sophisticated steakhouse Red South Beach wowed tourists and locals alike with prime cuts of meat and succulent seafood like lobster and Alaskan king crab.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
At Papi Steak Garage, dine next to the pit lane on a raw bar (Alaskan king crab legs, Golden Ossetra caviar and split Maine lobster tails), passed hors d’oeuvres (wagyu pastrami, lamb lollipops) and carving stations (prime rib roast and Australian New York strip loin).
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Along with Hazel's regular brunch items, guests can choose from offerings like soft-shell crab Benedict, prime rib and Alaskan king crab.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
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Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 13 July 2025
The dinner menu has lots of fish and seafood options too, including halibut, jumbo prawns, salmon, and Alaskan king crab legs.
—Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
Places to Eat Tracy's Crab Shack Sink your teeth into a true Alaskan delicacy, Alaskan king crab, at Tracy's Crab Shack.
—Sharael Kolberg, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 2025
For almost 20 years, the sophisticated steakhouse Red South Beach wowed tourists and locals alike with prime cuts of meat and succulent seafood like lobster and Alaskan king crab.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 19 May 2025
At Papi Steak Garage, dine next to the pit lane on a raw bar (Alaskan king crab legs, Golden Ossetra caviar and split Maine lobster tails), passed hors d’oeuvres (wagyu pastrami, lamb lollipops) and carving stations (prime rib roast and Australian New York strip loin).
—Melinda Sheckells, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
Along with Hazel's regular brunch items, guests can choose from offerings like soft-shell crab Benedict, prime rib and Alaskan king crab.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
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“Alaskan king crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alaskan%20king%20crab. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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