king crab
noun
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: any of several very large crabs
especially
: one (Paralithoides camtschaticus) of the North Pacific caught commercially for food
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This species of king crab is found in the western Atlantic ocean.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
The Gold Standard Roll is available for a limited time at select Nobu Restaurants and is a sushi roll featuring king crab wrapped in salmon that is then garnished with gold flakes and caviar, and served with yuzu sauce.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Seasonal specials include the beef Wellington and John Dory and classics like the jumbo king crab legs.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Parties of 6-12 can opt for a three-course dinner including lobster bisque, king crab, Brussels sprouts and pumpkin pie for $100.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025
The Gold Standard Roll is available for a limited time at select Nobu Restaurants and is a sushi roll featuring king crab wrapped in salmon that is then garnished with gold flakes and caviar, and served with yuzu sauce.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 4 Jan. 2025
Seasonal specials include the beef Wellington and John Dory and classics like the jumbo king crab legs.
—Monica Eng, Axios, 16 Dec. 2024
Parties of 6-12 can opt for a three-course dinner including lobster bisque, king crab, Brussels sprouts and pumpkin pie for $100.
—Samantha Nelson, Chicago Tribune, 19 Nov. 2024
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“King crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/king%20crab. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.
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