Key West Stone Crab - Casual Monday Charters
It’s stone crab claw season in Key West, so I thought I’d share my thoughts on these tasty critters. Key West stone crabs are a local delicacy that few tourists know about, so here’s a look at these Florida crab claws, how to eat them, and where to find the best stone crabs . And, since I’m feeling extra generous today, I will throw in my world-famous Key West stone crab mustard sauce recipe . What Is Key West Stone Crab? The stone crab, or Menippe mercenaria to those who just met him, is a species of tasty crustacean that lives in Florida, The Bahamas, and a few other spots on the East Coast. But they’re best known to come from the Florida Keys and Key West. Stone crabs are about six inches wide, brown or red, with grey spots and a tan underside. They eat oysters, mollusks, and other crustaceans. You can usually find stone crabs near dock pilings in shallow water . They live in holes that they decorate with shells. Actually, they use the shells to help dig the hole, then just