Stone crab season runs from October 15 through May 15.
Florida Stone Crab Claws are a renewable resource! Our local crabbers remove the crab's claws on their boats and the crab is then returned to the water where it will regenerate 4 to 5 claws in its natural lifetime.
Once harvested, the raw claws are cooked dockside. Stone crab claws are a much desired delicacy usually served cold with a variety of sauces and mustards. They are perfectly delicious all on their own, but truly decadent when dipped in drawn butter.
Claws are graded according to size: medium, 5 to 8 pieces per pound; large, 3 to 5 p/lb., jumbo, 3 claws p/lb. and colossal, 1 to 2 claws p/lb.
Stone crab claws have a 5 to 7 day shelf life.
If you've never tried Florida stone crab, today is the day! You can purchase fresh claws from "Cortez Seafood Market" located at the end of 119th St. W in the Cortez Fishing Village. www.cortezseafoodmarket.com or go to the famous "Moore's Stone Crab Restaurant" located at 800 Broadway St., Longboat Key. www.mooresstonecrab.com
Cheers, beach wishes & buttery crab eating,
Marianne
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