Crab » Stone crab
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Details About Stone crab
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More About Stone crab
The oval, rock-shaped Florida stone crab lives in southern Atlantic waters and the Gulf of Mexico. Because the stone crab is sought mainly for its succulent claw meat, harvesters usually remove one claw and throw the crab body back into the water; after two years or so, it grows a new claw.
Commercial Sources
Florida stone crabs are found in the western North Atlantic, from North Carolina to Texas, including the Gulf of Mexico, Cuba and the Bahamas.
The main source of Florida stone crabs is the United States, followed by Mexico and Cuba.
Capture Methods
Florida stone crabs come from marine fisheries, not fish farms. They are primarily caught with pots and traps. They are also handpicked.
Note: In the United States, only the claws may be harvested and only one at a time. Crabs are returned to the water and regenerate their missing claw.
Buying & Eating Guide
Recipes
Crawfish or Crab with Tomato-Pepperoncino Sauce
A touch of pepperoncino adds piquancy to sweet, succulent crawfish or tender, flaky chunks of crab.
Dungeness Crab and Spring Onion Risotto
Steamed crab on a bed of delicately flavored risotto.
Stone Crab Legs with Honey-Mustard Mayonnaise
Luscious bits of crab and a rich honey-mustard sauce belie the simplicity of this easy-to-prepare dish.
Flavor and Texture
Stone crab has flaky, white meat, with a sweet taste.
This guide is produced in collaboration with the Monterey Bay Aquarium.
