82437 Mon May 29 23:11:40 -0700 2006 1 2 Los Angeles Area 0 457766 Many Chinese buffets have snow crabs on their steam tables. Are they Alaskan Opilio crabs? Where can I get Alaskan opilio crab, uncooked, in the LA area? Mon May 29 23:11:40 -0700 2006 0 Reality Check 1 458021 According to one of the earliest episodes of Deadliest Catch, which shows the crab fishing season, opie's are snow crab. Tue May 30 22:38:34 -0700 2006 457766 0 LisaN