biggest type of crab
Although there are dozens of different types of crabs, only a handful dominate the market: Alaska king crab: The Alaska king crab, the largest of all crabs, is mostly sold as cooked and frozen meat from the legs and claws. Blue crabs: By far the most common fresh crab is the blue crab. In the East, the hard-shell Atlantic blue crab (sold as soft-shell crab in the seasons when it is molting) is the premier variety.