stone crab
an edible crab, Menippe mercenaria, of rocky shores from the southern U.S. to Mexico and certain areas of the Caribbean, prized for the meat of its claws.
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Singapore offers smaller portions, he says, while Las Vegas leans showier and Miami features stone crab.
Count on crisp and juicy fried chicken at the bustling new Yardbird in D.C. | Tom Sietsema | June 25, 2021 | Washington PostOnly the claws of stone crabs are harvested since when removed and released back into the wild, new ones will grow back.
14 wild edibles you can pull right out of the ocean | By Bob McNally/Field & Stream | October 19, 2020 | Popular-ScienceSince the stone crab is capable of regrowing its claws every 18 months, this break prevents overfishing of the briny delicacy.
When stone crab season opens this Friday, mouths will water across the country, but take a few key pieces of advice.
One local company, George stone crab, estimates its haul at 5,000 pounds per day in the Keys alone.
When stone crab season opens Friday, mouths will water across the country, but take a few key pieces of advice.
In one hand, he held tightly clenched, a big stone crab and a large conch.
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