Crab Claws with Creamy Garlic Mustard Sauce  (2024)

FAQs

Do you rinse crab claws before cooking? ›

You should rinse the stone crab claws under cold running water. This is done after carefully unwrapping them from the bags. Allow the stone crab claws to dry for 10-15 minutes, and place them in a large bowl. Add some cold water and ice cubes to the bowl, or place the bowl in the refrigerator for an hour.

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Jumbo and lump boast a flaky texture, while the claw exhibits a slightly fibrous feel. Boiling detracts from these differences with the excess moisture. Another win for “steamed crabs.” Go ahead and take the taste test, but first give your Jumbos a Traditional Maryland Steaming.

If you are able to get fresh crab claws, you will need to boil them for 8 to 10 minutes until they turn a bright orange color. Fresh crab claws will need to be steamed for around 15 minutes.

Generally, one claw per person is a good rule. If you order them for a party, you may want to order 2 or 3 pounds per person; if you're having an appetizer, count 2/3 of a pound of claws per person. This will vary with the size of the crabs and how many people you have eating crabs.

Stone Crab Claws Are Nutrient Dense

These nutrients include various vitamins and minerals such as iron, vitamin B12, and even folate. It also contains zinc, niacin, and selenium. If you are looking for a low-calorie meal rich in protein, then crab meat is a great bet.

Depending on the type of crab, you may need to use different methods to split the legs open. For example, king crabs have a harder shell, which a crab cracker can easily break through. Want to know how to crack crab legs without a cracker? You can use a mallet or knife to pressure the shell and break it open.

Though crab claws differ in texture, color, and taste, they are no less loved than their leg counterparts. Crab claws are especially ideal for diners who prefer a more savory flavor, as they are darker than leg meat—a more pinkish-brown color—and contain more fat and oil.

What part of a crab can't you eat? ›

The crab's lungs appear as feathery cones lining the side of the body. Remove them and throw them away. An old wives' tale says crab lungs are toxic, but they're actually just not digestible and taste terrible.

Different Cooking Methods

You only want to serve crab when the shell is red; otherwise it's not done, and the meat will be bad. That's how to tell if your stone crab claws are cooked perfectly. You can also check when you serve the dish, as cooked crab meat should separate easily from the shell.

Make sure you have enough crab legs

Our general recommendation is between one and two pounds per person. One pound per person should suffice if you have guests with mild appetites and you serving sides with your crab legs.

Contrary to popular belief, the "mustard" is not fat, rather it's the crab's hepatopancreas, the organ responsible for filtering impurities from the crab's blood. Although many find its flavor distinct and delicious, it is recommended that you do not eat this since many chemical contaminants concentrate in the organ.

Remove the crab legs from the pot and rinse in cold water to stop them from cooking further.

Once unwanted materials are removed from the crab, it can be cleaned using water. Hold the crab under running tap water to rinse out the guts. These are the greenish brown substances found inside the crab. Keep rinsing the crab until the guts are completely removed.