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Florida Stone Crabs with Mustard Stone Crab Sauce
Florida stone crabs are a seasonal treat that is uniquely Florida. If you've ever heard of Joe's Stone Crab, this is what the fuss is about. Here's how to make this Sunshine State classic at home right down to the famous stone crab sauce.
Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 294 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 4 pounds stone crab claws
- ½ cup mayonnaise
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- ½ lemon juiced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- hot sauce to taste
Instructions
FOR THE MUSTARD SAUCE:
- In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, worstershire sauce and lemon juice. Add hot sauce to taste and whisk to combine. Refrigerate until you're ready to serve.
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FOR STONE CRABS:
- Most fish mongers will crack stone crabs for you if you ask them. It's fine to do that if you're going to be eating the crabs the same day. If you're going to wait for a day or two, it's best to crack them yourself to maintain their freshness.
TO CRACK THE STONE CRABS WITH A SPOON:
- Hold a dishtowel in your non dominant hand. Place a crab claw in the dish towel and using the back of a heavy metal spoon, whack the claw in several places to crack the shell.
- You want to make sure you've cracked it in enough spots that you'll be able to get the meat out, while simultaneously being careful not to crush the shell and send small shards into the meat.
- Transfer the cracked claws to a platter and scatter with lemon wedges. Serve with mustard dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Information
Calories
294kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
22g
(34%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
59mg
(20%)
Sodium
1198mg
(50%)
Potassium
285mg
(8%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
53IU
(1%)
Vitamin C
16mg
(18%)
Calcium
63mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 294
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 294kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 59mg | 20% |
| Sodium | 1198mg | 50% |
| Potassium | 285mg | 6% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 53IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 63mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.