Despite the different varieties of crab existing, the King Crab vs Snow Crab are the most common types used in cooking. Both have delicate and tender white meat, yet it’s essential to know how to differentiate between them.
According to these 6 points, you can know the difference between snow crab and king crab:
| Snow crab | King crab | |
| Size and weight | Smaller Weigh 1-3 lb | Larger Weigh more than 20 lb |
| Taste | Sweet taste with briny flavor | Smooth and sweet with a lobster flavor |
| Texture | More fibrous and easier to separate | More tender and smoother |
| Price | Cheaper | More expensive |
| Ease of eating | Easier to handle can be cracked just by hands. | Requires crackers to handle the crab |
| Fishing season | From fall to summer | Late fall to early winter |
Choosing which one to buy depends on your budget and personal preference. King crabs have larger and taller legs than snow crabs. However, when it comes to their taste, they are both splendid!
As for their cooking, Most of the crabs already found in the market are cooked and frozen, so it will only take you 8 minutes after thawing them to put your little touch and reheat it. Reheating them can be done by boiling, steaming, baking, or grilling. But I prefer Baking!
Snow Crab vs King Crab Recipe
Ingredients
- 3-4 lb of crab legs (either type)
- ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1/2 tablespoon of freshly chopped parsley.
Instructions
- First, you need to mix the melted butter with the parsley in a small bowl.
- In a baking tray, align the thawed crab legs and coat each leg well with the buttery mix, then into a preheated oven to 375 °F (191°C) the tray goes.
- You can leave the frozen legs under running cold water for 15 minutes instead of thawing.
- Leave the tray to bake for 7-8 minutes.
- Avoid overcooking the crab legs so that it doesn’t turn into a more chewy texture.
- Align the legs on a plate with the lemon slices and more freshly chopped parsley on top. Serve with some melted butter and enjoy this heavenly meal.
Hi, I’m Julie, the passionate foodie and founder of Juliesfamilykitchen.com. I created this blog out of a drive to prove someone wrong, and then I realized how much I truly enjoy cooking and trying new recipes. In my free time, when I’m not running around after my kids or spending quality time with my partner, you can usually find me in the kitchen experimenting with new dishes.