Description

Frenchy's Stone Crabs consists of independent crabbers focusing on the Florida Stone Crab. They are the only processing plant dedicated solely to the stone crab. They are HACCP certified and FDA approved. They cook the crabs the same day they are harvested and only sell fresh, never frozen stone crab.

Stone crabs are bottom dwelling creatures that can be found living from shoreline to 200 feet in depth. Their large, crushing claw is designed to break open shells of mollusks. They prey primarily on clams, scallops and Florida fighting conchs.

Eating Qualities:

Known for their sweet succulence and snowy white meat, stone crab has a delicate texture, rich mouth feel and salty finish.

Fishing Methods and Regulations:

Frenchy's Stone Crabs are harvested from the Gulf of Mexico, from Crystal River to Fort Myers. Only one claw per animal is harvested, so they can continue to eat and defend themselves when returned back to the water. The crab will then regenerate a new claw. Each time the crab molts, the new claw grows larger. A “large” crab claw can weigh up to half a pound and “colossal” claws have reached a pound or more. The claw must be at least 2 3/4” in length and are not taken from egg-bearing females. Since the animal isn't killed during harvesting, this is obviously the most sustainable method there is.

Sold by Size per Pound:

Jumbo: 2-3 per pound
Large: 3-5 per pound
Medium: 6-8 per pound