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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Along with Hazel's regular brunch items, guests can choose from offerings like soft-shell crab Benedict, prime rib and Alaskan king crab.
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Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
The Alaskan king crab, on the other hand, has a limited habitat and harvesting season.
—Coastal Living, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
Menu showstoppers include Wagyu tomahawks and whole Alaskan king crabs, served near a stage made famous by Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.
—Adam Robb, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2023
Lack of food means lack of energy, Porteus says, and lack of energy may mean a decline in egg-laying and overall populations, a cycle that may also be affecting snow and Alaskan king crabs.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 11 May 2023
Instead of Alaskan king crab, Josh and his crew will be on the hunt for the lucrative ahi tuna as well as other underwater species like barracuda and swordfish.
—Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 28 Mar. 2020
The menu includes 16-ounce rib-eye steaks, fresh salmon, a raw bar with Alaskan king crab legs and giant tiger shrimp, baked macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, sourdough bread and an assortment of pastries, including the restaurant's signature butter pie.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Jan. 2023
As Cajun cooking has gained wider national popularity over the past 20 years, the menus of Cajun restaurants have expanded to include seafood native to other parts of the world such as Alaskan king crab, Dungeness crab, and, of course, snow crab.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 28 Nov. 2022
Mystic Fort Lauderdale, which is owned by Harry and Jackie Stampler, specializes in Maine lobster rolls, lobster tacos, Alaskan king crab legs, lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese, and whoopie pies for dessert.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2022
Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 6 May 2024
The Alaskan king crab, on the other hand, has a limited habitat and harvesting season.
—Coastal Living, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2024
Menu showstoppers include Wagyu tomahawks and whole Alaskan king crabs, served near a stage made famous by Madonna and Jennifer Lopez.
—Adam Robb, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2023
Lack of food means lack of energy, Porteus says, and lack of energy may mean a decline in egg-laying and overall populations, a cycle that may also be affecting snow and Alaskan king crabs.
—Matt Hrodey, Discover Magazine, 11 May 2023
Instead of Alaskan king crab, Josh and his crew will be on the hunt for the lucrative ahi tuna as well as other underwater species like barracuda and swordfish.
—Erin Cavoto, Country Living, 28 Mar. 2020
The menu includes 16-ounce rib-eye steaks, fresh salmon, a raw bar with Alaskan king crab legs and giant tiger shrimp, baked macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, creamed spinach, sourdough bread and an assortment of pastries, including the restaurant's signature butter pie.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 4 Jan. 2023
As Cajun cooking has gained wider national popularity over the past 20 years, the menus of Cajun restaurants have expanded to include seafood native to other parts of the world such as Alaskan king crab, Dungeness crab, and, of course, snow crab.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 28 Nov. 2022
Mystic Fort Lauderdale, which is owned by Harry and Jackie Stampler, specializes in Maine lobster rolls, lobster tacos, Alaskan king crab legs, lobster bisque, lobster mac and cheese, and whoopie pies for dessert.
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 25 Nov. 2022
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