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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Made with Alaskan king crab and gentle spices, this creamy delicacy finds a great companion in the Yquem.
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
The dinner menu has lots of fish and seafood options too, including halibut, jumbo prawns, salmon, and Alaskan king crab legs.
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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.
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Sharael Kolberg,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2025
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Mike Desimone,
Robb Report,
21 June 2026
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
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“Alaskan king crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Alaskan%20king%20crab. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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