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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The Sheldon Chalet has a live-in chef who can prepare everything from charcuterie plates to king crab feasts.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Order tuna crispy rice, king crab roll, truffle hotpot, and fillet mignon with yuzu truffle ponzu.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Some of these dishes-for-two include a surf and turf plate with filet mignon and half-lobster ($89), king crab au gratin ($69), large lobster tail with mac and cheese ($129) and molten chocolate lava marshmallow cake ($24).
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
The dining scene, rooted in the cold waters surrounding the island — think colossal king crabs and plump scallops — has expanded as well.
—New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Order tuna crispy rice, king crab roll, truffle hotpot, and fillet mignon with yuzu truffle ponzu.
—Devorah Lev-Tov, Robb Report, 5 Feb. 2026
Some of these dishes-for-two include a surf and turf plate with filet mignon and half-lobster ($89), king crab au gratin ($69), large lobster tail with mac and cheese ($129) and molten chocolate lava marshmallow cake ($24).
—Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2026
The dining scene, rooted in the cold waters surrounding the island — think colossal king crabs and plump scallops — has expanded as well.
—New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
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“King crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/king%20crab. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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