Have you ever wondered what spider meat tastes like? Then you’ve come to the right article as I’ll give the answers to this question. Make sure though that you keep reading the article after I’ve given you the answer because I’ll also give answers to questions that are closely related to the main question.
What does spider meat taste like? The opinions seem to differ as some people say that spider meat tastes like bland chicken meat and others say that it tastes like lobster or crab but then without having a fishy taste. So, all in all, I’d say that it’s best to taste them for yourself as your experience might also be different.
I do, however, understand though if you’d rather not try out spider meat as the meat doesn’t seem tasty. I’m pretty sure that once I take a bite out of a fried tarantula that the first thing I’d do is probably puke.
Are there situations possible where spiders might taste different?
I haven’t found any defining information online about this but I’d imagine different edible spider species to taste different from one another. But then again it could also be that all edible spider species have a bit of a chicken-like taste or even a fishless lobster or crab taste.
You can also expect the tastes to differ depending on the way you’re going to prepare the spider meat. If you, for example, decide to cook the spider meat instead of frying it then you can expect the taste of the spider meat to taste different than when you would fry the meat.
Does spider meat taste good?
The opinions are going to differ from person to person as everybody’s taste is going to be different when it comes to eating things. Online, I was able to find that most people seem to dislike the taste of the spider’s abdomen but that the legs seem to taste alright.
It is, however, a hard question to answer correctly, and therefore it is once again a question that can best be answered by trying out the spider meat yourself.
Check out the video below if you want to see people try out tarantula meat.
What does a raw spider taste like?
Online, I didn’t find any opinions about what raw spiders taste like but I’d imagine them to taste pretty bad. Also, you probably don’t want to eat raw tarantulas because raw tarantulas and probably many other raw spider species can contain parasites that might be harmful to your health.
So, your best bet would probably be to not try eating any raw spider meat yourself as this can result in getting yourself sick.
What does fried spider taste like?
People describe the taste of fried spider meat to be bland and to taste both a bit like chicken meat or cod. Also, some people have said that fried spider meat tastes like fried prawns. I’d imagine though that this is the case because the prawns were fried as well.
You can expect the legs of the spider to not hold that much flesh and the body and head to have white meat inside. The exterior part of the spider meat will have a bit of a crispy texture to it and you can expect the meat that’s in the center to be softer.
The video below will show another person testing out deep-fried tarantula meat.
If you can’t get enough of learning about spiders then I encourage you to check out the “Spiders Category Page” which consists of various articles that give answers to spider-related questions.
Do spiders taste like crab?
The opinions online differ when it comes to spider meat tasting like crab or not like a crab at all. There are, however, a lot of people that say that the meat does taste like crab, so my answer would be that the spider meat does at least taste a bit like crab meat.
You can be sure though that the taste of spider meat will not be equal to crab meat as spider meat isn’t the same as crab meat.
Do spiders taste salty?
You can be sure that spider meat from itself will not taste salty. You can, however, decide to season the spider meat to make it taste salty. But then again I won’t be able to give you any information about what salty spider meat would taste like.
If you’re interested in finding a tarantula recipe then you can check one out by clicking here. There are most likely way more you can find online though if you don’t like this one.
Do spiders taste bitter?
You can expect the body of a fried tarantula spider to taste bitter and if you have tried eating crickets before then you can expect fried tarantula meat to taste more bitter than cricket meat. The legs of a fried tarantula spider don’t seem to taste bitter though.
Unfortunately, I haven’t found any information online about the spider’s body tasting bitter if you happen to cook them.
Does spider taste like lobster?
You can expect the meat of a spider to taste like shellfish-related animals. So, both the taste of lobster and also the taste of crab can be experienced in spider meat. Now, you can be sure though that spider meat will not only taste a bit like lobster though.
If you’re looking for a lobster taste though then I’d encourage you to just stick with eating lobsters as these will most likely never disappoint you when it comes to taste.
What does a tarantula taste like?
Many people have said online that tarantula meat tastes like crab. When they’re deep-fried then they’ll taste mostly very bland and other people have said that fried tarantula tastes a bit like fried prawns. The body of a fried tarantula will also taste pretty bitter.
If you decide to fry a tarantula though then make sure you remove their hairs because you don’t want to get any of these hairs in your body.
What does a camel spider taste like?
Online, there aren’t any opinions to find about what camel spiders would taste like but I’d imagine the taste to be quite similar to other more commonly eaten spiders like tarantulas. But you should keep in mind that I haven’t tested this and that I’m only guessing here.
There is probably not much known about the taste of camel spiders because they aren’t being consumed anywhere.
What do house spiders taste like?
There isn’t any information I could find online when it comes to what house spiders might taste like. If I’d had to guess then I’d probably say that their taste will be chicken-related, lobster-related, or crab-related as these are also tastes we experience in commonly eaten spider meat.
You truly gotta test them out for yourself if you want to know the exact taste of house spiders but I also totally understand it if you wouldn’t.
Related questions
Is it safe to eat spiders?
The number one rule that you have to keep in mind when it comes to eating spiders safely is that you properly prepare and cook them. Because spiders can just like many other insects contain parasites that can be very harmful to your health.
Can you eat a tarantula raw?
It could be possible to eat a tarantula raw but I would also not recommend it. Tarantulas can just like many other spider species carry parasites with them which could harm your health. So, make sure you always properly cook or fry tarantulas before eating them.
Can you eat a fried tarantula?
Frying a tarantula is one of the ways to make sure you kill all the parasites in the spider’s body. Also, many people have said online that frying a tarantula is one of the best ways to make the tarantula meat very tasty, so this could be the best way of preparing them.
Conclusion
Now you know that spider meat generally tastes like very bland chicken meat and also possibly a bit like lobster or crab without having that fishy taste. But the taste of the spider meat is probably going to differ between spider species and the taste is also dependent on the way you decide to prepare the spider meat. You can, for example, be sure that cooked spider meat will taste different than fried spider meat.