Crab rangoon at Golden Crab; Photo by Alyssa Buckley We started with the crab rangoon appetizer ($5.99), six crispy wontons stuffed with cream cheese and lump crab served with a sweet dipping sauce.

The golden crab is a large, non-swimming crab from the deep waters. The white meat and delicate flavor of this exotic crab lends itself to a wide variety of seafood tastes.

Russian king crab is always available in Vancouver. And it is the same species – golden king crab, at this time of year – that is currently being caught in southeastern Alaska. It's delicious.

Whether the crabs will please consumers and chefs still is uncertain. “It’s excellent meat,” said Dave Thomas, who serves golden crab claws at The Crab Trap (5611 U.S. 19 North, Palmetto).

Use your hands to break off the mouth parts. Turn the crab over and pull off the triangular “apron.” Bring the water back to a boil and add the potatoes. Boil until tender, about 15 minutes.