Premium Snow Crab
Explore our premium Canadian snow crab products, sustainably harvested from the cold, pristine waters of the North Atlantic. Kata Seafoods supplies high-quality snow crab clusters, snow crab legs, cocktail claws, and crab meat to wholesalers, distributors, retailers, and foodservice operators worldwide. Available in a variety of sizes and formats, our products are processed and packed to meet the highest standards of quality, consistency, and traceability. Whether you are sourcing frozen snow crab for retail, foodservice, or export markets, our team is committed to providing reliable supply, competitive pricing, and exceptional service.
Snow Crab Cluster & Crab Leg Size Guide
Snow crab clusters are the industry-standard product format and are commonly referred to as snow crab legs in retail and foodservice markets. The guide below outlines the most common cluster sizes available and their typical commercial applications.
3 - 5 oz Clusters
Extra small snow crab clusters, commonly marketed as snow crab legs, ideal for buffets, seafood boils, value packs, and cost-conscious foodservice operations.
5 - 8 oz Clusters
Small snow crab clusters and one of the most popular commercial crab leg sizes. Well suited for restaurants, foodservice distributors, and retail seafood programs.
8 - 10 oz Clusters
Medium snow crab clusters offering an excellent balance of presentation, meat yield, and value. A popular choice for premium snow crab legs in retail and restaurant markets.
10 - 12 oz Clusters
Large snow crab clusters with impressive plate presentation and generous meat content. Preferred by high-end restaurants, seafood retailers, and buyers seeking larger crab legs.
12+ oz Clusters
Extra large snow crab clusters representing the premium end of the market. Ideal for upscale dining, premium seafood retailers, gifting programs, and customers seeking the largest snow crab legs available.
Snow Crab Grade Guide (Best to Lowest Grade)
B Grade – Best Overall Quality
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Full clusters (all legs attached)
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Full meat fill
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Sorted by size for consistency
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Neatly packed ("soldier packed")
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Slight shell discoloration (#2 color)
ANX Grade – Excellent Quality
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Full clusters
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Full meat fill
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Not size graded like B Grade
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Slight shell discoloration (#2 color)
P Grade – Best Appearance
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Bright, clean shell color (#1 color)
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Full clusters
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Less meat inside the shell (partial meat fill)
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Mixed sizes (ocean run)
N Grade – Good Meat Yield, Less Attractive
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Full meat fill
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Some legs missing (incomplete clusters)
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Mixed sizes (ocean run)
K Grade – Economy Grade
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Some broken clusters and missing legs
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Mixed sizes (average 5–8 oz)
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Bulk packed
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Slight shell discoloration (#2 color)
Snow Crab Cluster Packaging
Our premium Canadian snow crab clusters, commonly marketed as snow crab legs, are packed in convenient 30 lb master cartons designed for wholesalers, distributors, foodservice operators, and seafood retailers.
Each carton contains premium frozen snow crab clusters and crab legs processed to maintain exceptional quality, appearance, and consistency throughout the cold chain. The packaging format is optimized for efficient storage, transportation, inventory management, and wholesale distribution.
Available in a full range of sizes from 3–5 oz through 12+ oz clusters, our snow crab products are packed to meet the needs of retail, foodservice, export, and seafood distribution markets.
Snow Crab Cocktail Claws
Our premium Canadian snow crab cocktail claws are fully cooked, frozen, and ready to serve. Ideal for seafood platters, appetizers, catering, retail, and foodservice applications.
Available sizes:
NOTE: (CT = Count) refers to the approximate number of claws per pound, lower counts are larger claws, higher counts are smaller.
9/12 CT – Jumbo cocktail claws with impressive presentation and generous meat content.
12/16 CT – Large cocktail claws, ideal for premium seafood platters and upscale dining.
16/20 CT – Medium-large claws offering an excellent balance of size, yield, and value.
21/25 CT – Popular foodservice size with consistent quality and presentation.
26/30 CT – Medium cocktail claws, well suited for catering, buffets, and retail applications.
30+ CT – Smaller cocktail claws providing an economical option for high-volume operations.
Pack Size: 6 × 3 lb cartons (18 lb master case)
All sizes are sourced from Canadian snow crab fisheries and processed to maintain exceptional flavor, texture, and quality.
Snow Crab Meat
Our premium Canadian snow crab meat is hand-extracted and carefully processed to preserve its natural sweetness, clean flavour, and delicate texture. Sourced from cold, pristine North Atlantic waters during peak season, it delivers consistent quality and excellent versatility for retail and foodservice applications.
Available in Salad, Combo, and All Leg styles, this product is designed for convenience, strong yield, and reliable performance across a wide range of menu uses including salads, seafood dishes, sandwiches, and prepared meals.
Pack Size: 6 × 5 lb cartons (30 lb master case)
A convenient, ready-to-use product with reliable yield, natural sweetness, and strong performance in both retail and commercial kitchens.
How should I store frozen snow crab?
Frozen snow crab should remain stored in the freezer until ready for use. Proper frozen storage helps preserve the sweet flavour, delicate texture, and premium quality of wild-caught snow crab.
What is the best way to thaw frozen snow crab?
For best results, thaw frozen snow crab slowly in the refrigerator for 12 to 24 hours. Keep the crab in a sealed bag or covered container during thawing. Once thawed, snow crab should be kept refrigerated and consumed promptly for optimal freshness and flavour.
How do I prepare snow crab?
Most frozen snow crab legs and clusters are fully cooked before freezing, making preparation simple and convenient.
For best results:
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Fully thaw the snow crab before heating.
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Steam, boil, bake, or grill until heated through.
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Avoid overcooking, as this can dry out the meat.
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Serve with melted butter, lemon, garlic butter, or seafood seasoning.
Snow crab is commonly used in seafood platters, restaurants, buffets, catering, and premium seafood dishes.
How long can frozen snow crab stay in the freezer?
Please refer to the best before date listed on the packaging. Maintaining a consistent frozen temperature helps preserve product freshness and quality.
What is Chionoecetes opilio?
Chionoecetes opilio, commonly known as Snow Crab, is a premium cold water crab species harvested from the North Atlantic and North Pacific Oceans. Snow crab is highly valued worldwide for its sweet flavour, delicate texture, and high meat yield.
What does snow crab taste like?
Snow crab has a mild, sweet flavour with tender, delicate meat. Its clean taste
and easy-to-handle shell structure make it one of the most popular crab products in the seafood industry.
Is snow crab a healthy seafood option?
Yes. Snow crab is naturally high in protein and contains important nutrients while being relatively low in fat, making it an excellent choice for healthy seafood meals.
Does snow crab contain additives or preservatives?
Premium snow crab products are commonly processed without artificial preservatives or chemical additives to preserve natural flavour and seafood quality.
Why choose frozen snow crab?
High-quality frozen snow crab is processed and frozen quickly after harvest to lock in freshness, flavour, and texture. Proper freezing helps maintain premium seafood quality from ocean to delivery.
What snow crab products are available?
Snow crab products are available in several formats for wholesale seafood, restaurants, retail, and foodservice operations, including:
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Snow Crab Clusters
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Frozen Snow Crab Legs
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Sections and Claws
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Cooked Snow Crab
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Bulk Snow Crab Cases
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Foodservice Snow Crab Products
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Wild-Caught North Atlantic Snow Crab
These options provide flexibility for seafood distributors, grocery retailers, restaurants, hotels, and wholesale seafood buyers worldwide.
our commitment starts on the water
At Kata Seafoods, our commitment starts on the water. Working directly with trusted fisherman, we oversee every stage of the process to ensure premium Canadian snow crab is handled with care from the moment it's landed. With a focus on quality, traceability, and consistency, we bring the finest snow crab from the Atlantic to customers around the world.
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Premium Quality Seafood — Chionoecetes opilio
The snow crab is named after the climate where it lives: the coldest parts of the North Atlantic Sea and the Northern Pacific Ocean, where the water temperature is always below 4°C. The crab has a small body with long, thin legs and has an orange, light-brown or red-coloured shell. The snow crab lives for around six years and typically resides inshore, in fjords where the seabed is muddy or sandy. In this habitat there is a abundance food for the snow crab, mainly other shellfish, mussels and molluscs. The snow crab is seen at depths from 20 to 1,200 metres, but is usually found at between 70 and 280 metres.
The male crab is usually twice the size of the female, measuring around 15 centimetres across the shield, while the female typically measures eight to nine centimetres. Females and males live separately, except during the spawning season, when the eggs are fertilised. After spawning, the female carries the eggs for up to a year before they hatch.
Snow Crab Fishing Grounds & Zone Maps
Browse official snow crab fishing grounds and zone maps across Atlantic Canada, the Gulf of St. Lawrence, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Quebec. Discover key harvesting areas, management zones, and commercial fishing regions.