King Crab Legs vs. Snow Crab Legs

Unfamiliar with the taste of crab? Your favorite may be one of the two most popular types of crab: King and Snow. The two differ in texture, flavor and appearance but are both equally delicious.

The facts about Snow Crab Legs

• Snow Crab Legs are easier to handle than King Crab Legs; its smooth shell is easy to break and maneuver.
• Its flavor is sweet, mild and delicate.
• There are generally four or more legs on each section.
• Snow Crab Legs are very abundant and easily accessible.
• It takes more Snow Crab Legs to equal the meat in King Crab Legs.
• You can manage to retrieve meat from this crab by hand.

The facts about King Crab Legs

• King Crab Legs have a spiny, prickly shell and can be tricky to handle. Be careful when eating!
• Its meat is very firm and holds together as one piece when removed from its shell.
• King Crab is generally served in single legs servings -legs can grow up to 5 feet in length!
• King Crab Legs is typically more expensive than Snow Crab Legs.
• You’ll need seafood crackers to retrieve meat from this crab.

With that said, which would you choose?