Jul 14 2026
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Stone Crab Claws Recipe

Inspired by Bern's Steak House
Time30m
Serves2

key lime mustard

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Ingredients

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Stone Crab Claws

Key Lime Mustard Sauce

Method

Preparing the Stone Crab Claws

  1. 1

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 4 cups of water to a boil over high heat. Add 2 tablespoons of sea salt to the boiling water.

  2. 2

    Cook the Crab Claws

    Carefully add the stone crab claws to the boiling water. Allow them to cook for about 7-10 minutes, depending on their size.

  3. 3

    Remove and Cool

    Using tongs, remove the cooked claws from the pot and place them in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Let them cool for about 5 minutes.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Drain the claws and serve them on a platter with lemon slices.

Making the Key Lime Mustard Sauce

  1. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of Dijon mustard, 2 tablespoons of key lime juice, 1 tablespoon of honey, 1 minced garlic clove, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of black pepper.

  2. 6

    Mix Until Smooth

    Whisk the ingredients together until smooth and well combined.

  3. 7

    Serve with Crab Claws

    Transfer the key lime mustard sauce to a small serving bowl and serve alongside the stone crab claws.

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