Here is how you can distinguish the difference between the two.
At Costas Inn, eating and preparing crabs is a year-long tradition. As you may know, many different types of crab meat are available. In this blog are some helpful pointers to help you distinguish between king and snow crabs.
Facts About Snow Crabs
Snow crabs aren’t as difficult to open. They have a thinner shell, so scooping their meat is less difficult. You’ll notice that the meat is sweeter and milder, with more legs in a cluster. Snow crabs are far more plentiful, making them more affordable and suitable for large groups.
Facts About King Crabs
Meanwhile, king crab shells have a prickly surface. For one thing, it makes them more challenging to hold. Another thing you’ll need is seafood crackers to break open the shells; pulling them apart with your hands won’t work. When you finally extract the meat, it is firm enough to come out in one piece. Because king crabs have enormous legs, you’ll likely only get one at a time.
Here Are The Similarities
Both crab species produce deliciously tender and flavorful meat, which will make you happy. Look for them at your local grocery store, and if you can’t find them there, try ordering them online from reputable markets you know you can rely on. You can also stop by Costas Inn for your crab fixings.
Here’s How They Are Different
Now let’s talk about how these crabs are unique. The factors that set them apart include the size of the crabs, the texture, costs, and the habitat in which the crabs were farmed also plays a role.
COSTAS INN IS YOUR SEAFOOD DESTINATION FOR THE BEST CRABS IN BALTIMORE!
Costas Inn has been an area icon, slinging the best crabs in Baltimore since 1971. So here’s to 50 years, and cheers to 50 more!
You may recognize our restaurant recently featured on the Food Network with Michael Symon on Burgers, Brew, and ‘Que! We were also voted the 2015 #1 Baltimore Seafood Restaurant by USA Today and #1 Crab Restaurant 2014 in the Baltimore Business Journal. You may have also spotted Costas Inn during one of our nine appearances on the Today Show or heard one of our many interviews on WJZ TV Channel 13 with Ron Matz and Marty Bass.
You can enjoy our famous crab cakes in-house or order them online for any time eating. We also provide some of the best seafood catering in the Baltimore area! Of course, you can also get your fill from Costas even when you’re not in our dining room: follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and YouTube!
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