What is Crabfest, you ask? A celebration of all things "clawsome" and "crabtastic," Crabfest is a limited-time event at Red Lobster wherein guests can crack into special deals and exclusive menu items that highlight the titular shellfish: crab.

Crabfest at Red Lobster, back in 2023 after four years, includes three new crab flavor options, a new dessert and two new cocktails - Watermelon Martini and Ruby Mule.

Serve traditional favorites like corn on the cob, steamed red potatoes, and coleslaw. The sweetness of the corn perfectly balances the savory flavors of the crabs, and the potatoes provide a hearty accompaniment. For those seeking more variety, consider offering additional seafood options like shrimp or clams.

Bairdi Crab vs Snow Crab Snow crab is another type of crab that is often used as a substitute for king crab. It has a similar sweet flavor, but its meat is more delicate and less firm than king crab. Bairdi crab, on the other hand, has a sweeter flavor than snow crab but is not as firm.

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Delicious Crab Dinner Sides That Pair Perfectly With Your...

• Steamed Artichokes with Garlic and Butter.
• Cottage-Cut French Fries.
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
• Lemon and Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce.
• Brandy-Infused Mayonnaise Dip.
• Twice-Baked Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
• Zucchini, Onion and Corn Hash.
• Almond Caesar Salad.

Crabs go nicely with vegetables, typically broccoli, asparagus, carrots, brussels sprouts, and corn. A well-balanced dinner combines crabs with raw, grilled, boiled, steamed, and roasted vegetables.

Taste: King crab vs snow crab taste very differently and their meat is usually used for different purposes. The King crab is known as the best of the best when it comes to crab meat and it is usually a delicacy and eaten on its own or with a buttery dip.

Biardi is one of two species of snow crab; opilio crab, the type actually marketed as snow crab, is the more popular of the two. In contrast, bairdi crab is bigger (it grows to be 3 to 5 pounds, while opilio tops out at about 2 1/2 pounds) with sweeter-tasting meat.

CRAB CONTAINS LONG-CHAIN OMEGA-3 FATTY ACIDS Rich in vitamins and minerals, crab meat is also low in fat and contains Omega-3 polyunsaturated acids. Helps provide protection from heart disease and aids brain development. Some research suggests that Omega-3 also inhibits aggressive behaviour.

Here are a handful of the best crab side dishes:

• Steamed Artichokes with Garlic and Butter.
• Cottage-Cut French Fries.
• Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
• Lemon and Garlic Butter Dipping Sauce.
• Brandy-Infused Mayonnaise Dip.
• Twice-Baked Garlic Mashed Potatoes.
• Zucchini, Onion and Corn Hash.
• Almond Caesar Salad.

SIDELINES

• CORN ON THE COB. If you have to take sides, buttered corn on the cob is the one to choose.
• PICKLED CUCUMBER SALAD. Crispy cukes, with notes of salt and sweet, add complementary crunch to the crabby patty.
• COLESLAW AND FRIES.
• CARROT SALAD.