But the varieties most sought after for their legs are king crab and snow crab. (Dungeness, blue, and stone crabs are all tasty, with their own distinctive flavor profiles, but they are most often ...

Keep in mind that not all crabs are the same. King crabs have sharp bumps along the legs that can cut your hands. To avoid injury, wrap crab legs in a towel before you crack them. Once you’ve ...

and golden king crab, caught between October and January. Known for their spiky long legs that diners break apart with a seafood cracker or kitchen scissors, they can be boiled, steamed ...