The stone crab’s body is 5 to 6+1/2 inches wide.They are brownish red with gray spots and a tan underside, and have large and unequally sized claws with black tips.
Stone crabs have a very mild, slightly sweet flavor and their meat is flaky, rather than firm, like lobster.
The stone crab body can be boiled down in order to access the meat contained within, however, most people eat stone crabs specifically for sweet and tender claw meat. Once crabs are caught, the claws are removed and cooked according to taste and recipe.
