alaska crab

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alaska crab

A fisherman holds up a large Alaska crab from his catch.

Definition

Noun 1. A large edible crab species: Refers specifically to the Paralithodes camtschaticus, also commonly known as the red king crab. It is a large crustacean found in the cold northern Pacific Ocean, particularly abundant in the waters off the coasts of Alaska and Japan. 2. The meat from this crab: Refers to the culinary product, primarily consisting of the leg and claw meat, harvested from the Alaska crab. This meat is known for its sweet, rich flavor and firm texture.

Usage Examples
  • Noun (Species):
    • The Alaska crab is one of the most prized catches in the Bering Sea.
    • Fishermen face dangerous conditions to harvest Alaska crab during the short season.
  • Noun (Meat):
    • For the appetizer, we served chilled Alaska crab with lemon aioli.
    • The price of Alaska crab has increased due to high demand and sustainable fishing quotas.
Advanced Usage
  • The term is often used in commercial and culinary contexts to denote premium quality crab meat, distinguishing it from other crab species like Dungeness or snow crab.
  • In biological or fisheries management contexts, the scientific name or the more common name "red king crab" is typically preferred for precision.
Variants and Related Words
  • King crab: A more general common name that can refer to several species of large crabs, including the Alaska crab.
  • Red king crab: The most specific and widely used common name for the species .
  • Alaskan king crab: A frequent variant spelling and phrasing.
Synonyms
  • Red king crab (for the species)
  • King crab meat (for the culinary product)
Notes on Meaning
  • The term specifically denotes the species from the North Pacific. Crabs from the North Atlantic, sometimes also called "king crab," are a different species.
  • When referring to the meat, "Alaska crab" is often understood to mean cooked and prepared leg sections or extracted meat, ready for consumption.
alaska crab

A fisherman holds up a large Alaska crab from his catch.

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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