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Recommended Stone Crab Pounds Per Order: We typically recommend a pound and a half per person if stone crabs will be the main dish on the menu or for the gathering. If you would like them as an appetizer, we would suggest about a 1/2 lb per person, but fair warning those who like stone crabs can easily enjoy 2 lbs just on their own.

Let’s unpack the intricacies of these enthralling crabs as we start on our Stone Crab Season adventure. Menippe mercenaria, or stone crabs, are endemic to the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. They are known for their amazing claws, play an important part in the coastal ecology, and have become a delicacy enjoyed by seafood enthusiasts.

Stone crab prices can vary significantly based on factors such as location, seasonality, and market demand. Typically, the cost is influenced by the size of the claws and the place of purchase, whether it’s from a seafood market, a grocery store, or directly from fishermen. Prices may also fluctuate throughout the stone crab season, which generally runs from October to May. For a more precise understanding of current pricing, especially the cost per pound, it’s best to check with local seafood vendors or specialized online retailers.

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Crab Legs can grow back! Regeneration is the stone crab’s superpower. When these crabs are harvested responsibly by experts who know how to remove the claw in just a few seconds, stone crabs can go back to live out the rest of their lives in the water and regrow their pincers. This process makes the stone crab one of the most sustainable and ethical forms of seafood harvested in the world.