snow crab
noun
: any of several long-legged crabs (genus Chionoecetes, especially C. opilio and C. bairdi) of the eastern north Pacific Ocean and especially Alaska and the western north Atlantic Ocean that are used for food
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Beginning July 1, Red Lobster customers can order the Hall of Fame rapper's signature meal, which features Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and bacon mac & cheese.
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 3 July 2024
Flavor Flav’s Faves includes a Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi, bacon macaroni and cheese and the customer’s choice of one side.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
Hand picked by Flav himself, the off-menu Faves order includes Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and a bacon mac and cheese plus a choice of any one side.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2024
Choose from fish, clams, oysters, scallops, Alaskan snow crab legs, alligator, frog legs, salmon, sides, their famous onion rings, and dessert.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 10 June 2024
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 3 July 2024
Flavor Flav’s Faves includes a Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi, bacon macaroni and cheese and the customer’s choice of one side.
—Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 1 July 2024
Hand picked by Flav himself, the off-menu Faves order includes Maine lobster tail, snow crab legs, garlic shrimp scampi and a bacon mac and cheese plus a choice of any one side.
—Michael Saponara, Billboard, 1 July 2024
Choose from fish, clams, oysters, scallops, Alaskan snow crab legs, alligator, frog legs, salmon, sides, their famous onion rings, and dessert.
—Gege Reed, The Courier-Journal, 10 June 2024
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“Snow crab.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snow%20crab. Accessed 15 Jul. 2024.
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