Snow crab comes in different sizes: small, medium, large, jumbo. Bigger legs = more meat per crack. Jumbo legs are the show ponies—easier to open, less fighting for tiny shreds.
Snow Crab Legs Size Chart (Clusters, Weight, and Serving Guide)
If you’re buying smaller legs (the ones that look like long, spindly aliens), you’ll want to lean toward 2 pounds per person. You’re doing more work for less reward. You’re a true hero.
The Butter Factor
Let’s not ignore the unsung hero: the melted butter. Snow crab without butter is like a hug without a squeeze. It’s technically there, but something’s missing.
Plan for 4 tablespoons of butter per person. That’s 2 ounces. Double it if your guests are butter-dipping fiends. They will drink it. It’s beautiful and terrifying.
