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How to Incorporate Stone Crab into Your Holiday Dinners

Holiday dinner doesn't have to mean another turkey fighting for room in the oven. Because Florida stone crab season runs right through the heart of the holidays, that timing gives... Read More
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Stone Crab Mustard Sauce: The History Behind the Classic Pairing

Ask anyone who's eaten stone crab claws in Florida, and they'll tell you the mustard dipping sauce is non-negotiable: it's as iconic as the claws themselves. Mustard sauce and Florida... Read More
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A person's hand dipping a stone crab claw into mustard sauce
A woman's hands holding onto a silver tray filled with crushed ice on the bottom of it and colossal stone crab claws strewn about the tray, plus a small bit of mustard in the middle

How to Gift Stone Crabs

Some people are easy to shop for. Then there are the people who already own everything, don't want another sweater or pairs of socks, and definitely don't need another bottle... Read More
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5 Common Mistakes People Make When Eating Stone Crab Claws

There's a very good piece of crab meat sitting inside that shell. The biggest pro tip: don't wreck it trying to get there. It sounds so simple, but is it?... Read More
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Five large stone crab claws mixed together with ice chips laying below them on a white surface
Plate of stone crab claws with two wooden mallets and a few small dishes with appetizer utensils on them

How to Entertain with Stone Crab

Here's one thing we know about stone crab: people don't stand politely across the room from a platter of claws. They gather around it. That's part of what makes Florida... Read More
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How to Pair Stone Crab with Wine and Champagne

Photo by Matthieu Joannon on Unsplash Florida stone crab doesn't need much help once it hits the table. The meat is naturally sweet, firm and clean-tasting, which is exactly why... Read More
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Stone Crab Serving Ideas: Classic and Modern Ways to Enjoy Your Claws

Stone Crab Serving Ideas: Classic and Modern Ways to Enjoy Your Claws

Stone crab claws are one of the most versatile premium seafood products you can buy. Because they arrive pre-cooked and ready to serve, the preparation barrier is essentially zero, which... Read More
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Beginner's Guide to Stone Crab: From Harvest Rules to At-Home Serving

If you have never ordered stone crab claws before, the whole experience can feel a little intimidating. What size should you buy? What do you do when they arrive? How... Read More
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Beginner's Guide to Stone Crab: From Harvest Rules to At-Home Serving
How to Cook Stone Crab Claws

How to Cook Stone Crab Claws?

Are stone crab claws cooked? The short answer is yes! Captain Stone Crab claws are cooked in boiling water immediately after harvest, on the boat or at dockside, to prevent... Read More
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How do you freeze stone crab claws?

Tantalize your taste buds with Miami's classic stone crab flavors—a serving of fried crab claws! This dish is as mouthwatering as it sounds. Yes, it offers the same delicate and... Read More
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How to freeze stone crab claws