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   Alaska Shellfish Fact Sheet
Alaska's Shellfish are only found in a place of massive glaciers, untamed rivers and vast icy seas and are known and prized throughout the World.

Alaska King Crab

  • Largest members of the crab family.
  • Average weight is six to ten pounds.
  • Prized for the white body meat and leg meat.
  • Most often served in upscale restaurants.

Alaska Snow Crab

  • Known for its sweet, subtle flavor, white body and leg meat and delicate texture.
  • Average weight is one to three pounds.
  • Most often found on a variety of menus; from full-service to specialty restaurants.

Alaska Dungeness Crab

  • Commonly served whole.
  • Average weight is two to three pounds.
  • Offers a beautiful orange color with sweet flavor and tender flakiness.

Alaska Pink Shrimp

  • It's the smallest of the shrimp species.
  • Offers an average of 350/500 count (whole-cooked).
  • They are small and delicate, making them ideal for salads, omelettes, casseroles and sandwiches.

Alaska Spot Prawns

  • Largest of the cold-water species up to nine inches.
  • Offers an average of 21/30 count.
  • Known for its firm texture and sweet flavor.
  • These are not available in large quantities.

Alaska Scallops

  • Known for their exceptional size and quality.
  • Features a sweet, tender, buttery meat that is creamy in color and becomes white when cooked.
  • The average valve height is four inches.