Alaska king crab

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Definition

Noun 1. A large species of edible crab found in the northern Pacific Ocean: This refers specifically to the living crustacean, Paralithodes camtschaticus, which is especially abundant along the coasts of Alaska and Japan. It is known for its large size, long legs, and spiny shell. 2. The meat from this crab, primarily from its legs: This refers to the food product, which is a prized seafood known for its sweet, rich flavor and firm texture. The leg meat is the primary source.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (Living Animal):
    • Fishermen harvest the Alaska king crab from the deep, cold waters of the Bering Sea.
    • The Alaska king crab is distinguished by its impressive leg span and reddish-brown shell.
  • Noun (Food Product):
    • For our anniversary dinner, we splurged on Alaska king crab legs with melted butter.
    • The salad was topped with flakes of fresh Alaska king crab.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in culinary and commercial contexts to denote a premium, high-value seafood item.
  • It is frequently contrasted with other crab varieties like "snow crab" or "Dungeness crab," which are generally smaller and have different flavor profiles.
Variants and Related Words
  • King crab: A common shortened form. While "king crab" can sometimes refer to other large species, in a North American context it is typically synonymous with "Alaska king crab."
  • Red king crab: The full biological/common name for the species .
  • Crab legs: A general term often used on menus where the specific type is implied or known to be king crab.
Synonyms
  • Red king crab (for the animal).
  • King crab meat (for the food product).
Related Idioms/Phrases
  • "King crab legs": This is the standard culinary phrase for the most commonly served part of the crab. Example:
Noun
  1. large edible crab of northern Pacific waters especially along the coasts of Alaska and Japan
  2. meat of large cold-water crab; mainly leg meat

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