snow crabs

Snow crabs are a species of crab found in cold northern waters of the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, prized commercially for their sweet, delicate leg meat.

They have long, spindly legs and a relatively flat, round body, and are named for their habitat in frigid, often snow-covered coastal regions.

Snow crab is a staple of seafood menus, typically served steamed or boiled with butter.

We ordered a pound of snow crab legs at the restaurant.