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Crustaceans, listed as two different species: menippe adina and menippe mercenaria.
WHY:
Sweet, meaty taste with a soft briny finish.
'Tis the season for delicacies from the Florida waters. From October 15th until May 15th stone crabs are in season.
Here are a few useful stone crab facts:- They are sustainable: it is nearly impossible to wipe out the stone crab population due to the fact that only one claw is taken per animal, they are then released live and are able to regenerate their claws.
- They are good for you: a healthy, low-fat source of protein, vitamin 6, selenium and magnesium. 4 oz raw portion = 60 calories, zero g total fat.
- They come in various sizes: they are graded based on ounce weight: medium claws weigh up to 3 ounces, large claws weigh between 3 and 5 ounces, jumbo claws weigh 5 ounces and up. Contrary to popular belief, stone crab claws are graded based on weight, not size.
- How to tell they're fresh: once cracked, if the meat comes off the shell easily it's fresh. If it sticks, they've been frozen.
- Overnight shipping: you can order them shipped to your doorstep overnight, no matter where you live. Keys Fisheries has been in business for over forty years and supplies Miami Beach's famous Joe's Stone Crab with its stone crabs.
- Available in New York City: you can buy them at The Lobster Place in Chelsea Market.
To really get to know about stone crabs in detail, plus restaurant recommendations from a crab fishermen, click here.
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When you are in the Tampa Bay area, make sure to stop into Sam's Fresh Seafood for locally caught Stone Crabs. Sam will have caught them himself.
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