08/05/2026
🦀Snow Crab 101 – Crab Clusters:
Snow crab clusters typically contain four crab legs and one claw attached to the shoulder. Sizes are graded based on the weight (oz) of each individual cluster.
Size Grades: 4+ oz (3-5 oz), 5-8 oz, 8-10 oz, 10+ oz (10-12 oz),
12+ oz (12-14 oz), 14+ oz (14 oz and larger)
✨Buying Tip:
Many consumers tend to “buy with their eyes”, judging the quality
of the crab color and shell appearance.
Given that you don’t eat the shell, buyers should focus more on the meat fill and flavor, as snow crabs with darker/mottled shells often have slightly better meat fill than those with clean bright shells.
Coincidentally, #2 shell color snow crab often called “K Grade” is usually priced well below #1 shell color snow crab.
🍽️Cooking applications for preparing snow crab clusters:
• Grill: Heat to medium-high heat. Cook both sides each for two 2 – 4 minutes intervals until crab legs are heated through
• Steam (Boil): Add two cups of water before boiling. Add crab legs to the pot and boil for 4 – 8 minutes
• Roast (Bake): Preheat oven to 350°F. Add crab legs to a small baking pan and cover with foil. Bake in the oven for 5 – 8 minutes until legs are heated through
Explore more amazing cooking possibilities with our snow crabs and other lines of seafood items by visiting our website.
Fisher King Seafoods offers year-round supply of all sizes (4+ oz, 5-8 oz, 8-10 oz, 10-12 oz, 12-14 oz, 14+ oz), including several secondary grades and specialty products caught in Canadian, Norwegian, Alaskan, and Greenland waters.
📞Call or email our sales team to order your snow crab clusters today!
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