Why are Florida Stone Crabs a Delicacy?
The state of Florida is very popular for it's seafood delicacies because of the abundant seas surrounding the area. Florida is also home to an exclusive type of crab only found in the east coast, known to most as Florida stone crabs. These crabs are harvested only from the 15th October till May 15th due to government regulations to protect the species from over-fishing. This makes them a limited commodity.
The Best Sauces to Go With Stone Crabs
How many times have you enjoyed a delicious Florida stone crab? Thousands of Americans look forward to the experience of cracking and eating a stone crab every weekend, party or event. Or, you might be a first time experiencer of PATAS' brilliant stone crab claws. In any case, our team are here to show you how to get the absolute most flavor out of your meal. Sauces and sides are the best way to complement your seafood - here's what you should try:
Find Your Favorite Menu Combo
Our stone crabs are harvested fresh from the eastern coast of the USA, mainly surrounding Florida. Not only is our seafood as fresh as can be, we have a delicious selection of additional menu items to create a feast for you and your family. The stone crabs are an abundance of meat. The meat is cooked with great expertise and to have the best taste, you can eat it mustard sauce or mustard with horseradish. We even have shallot butter sauce that is dairy-free. Try one of our delicious soups, or mouthwatering crab cakes. If that still doesn't satisfy you, why not sample our vibrant coleslaw, silky creamed spinach, or the decedent range of cakes we offer in our dessert range.
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We at Patas Stone Crabs take pride in providing the very best stone crab delicacies around the eastern coast. Everyone who has come to our online doorstep has returned with an armful of delicious stone crab morsels. Our value for money is unprecedented among other seafood suppliers in the USA Our Florida stone crabs are known for their heavenly taste - and we take that to another level.
How to preserve maximum stone crab freshness
Stone crabs are loved and eaten by a majority of the seafood-loving people all over the United States. The stone crabs from the eastern coast are pretty famous for their delicious taste. Stone crabs are best eaten as soon as they could be after picking them. They taste the best when their preservation is done properly. If not preserved using proper techniques and in the fastest timeframe possible, their quality can decrease quickly. PATAS Stone Crab is here to show you how to preserve your stone crabs effectively.
The Easiest Way to Crack Open Your Stone Crab
What is the first thing that pops up in your mind when we say ‘seafood?'
Is it salmon? Is it lobster? I am sure that if you have ever eaten a stone crab claw in your life, that will be your answer. If you have ever tried a stone crab in a restaurant and fallen in love with the delicacy, you might have considered having them at home. Well, the very first thing you will need to learn is how to crack the shell of the claw.
Is it salmon? Is it lobster? I am sure that if you have ever eaten a stone crab claw in your life, that will be your answer. If you have ever tried a stone crab in a restaurant and fallen in love with the delicacy, you might have considered having them at home. Well, the very first thing you will need to learn is how to crack the shell of the claw.
Is this the perfect time to eat stone crabs?
If you buy a stone crab and it has a cracked case, you should cook and eat it the same day to get the best taste out of it. If you are not planning on eating soon, it is best to preserve them. The best way to preserve a stone crab is to store it in a freezer of your refrigerator.
How We Source Our Crab Claws Sustainably
Many seafood companies across the world and especially in the United States use illegal or unethical means to source their crab claws. Often, this results in cheaper, less fresh crabs on the market. If you’ve ever been disappointed by the taste, freshness or size of your crab claw meal, chances are you have unknowingly received your stone crabs from an unethical supplier. At Patas Stone Crabs, we source our beautiful stone crabs in a safe, sustainable and ethical manner. But what does this mean exactly?
Our Fresh Seafood Promise
The founders of Patas Stone Crabs are avid seafood consumers themselves, and when they started the business, they realised a number of shortcomings about the current seafood market in the USA.
- Nobody offers same day delivery,
- Nobody ships stone crabs nationwide or international,
- Nobody ships crabs outside of stone crabs season - up to five months a year!
So the Patas team developed our promise to you: Fresh, fast, ethically sourced seafood delivered right across the globe to your deserving plate. Here’s how we do it:
Learn About Patas Stone Crabs
Did you know that 98% of the world’s supply of stone crabs originates from the state of Florida? Stone crabs are a renewable food source - meaning that no animal has to be killed in order to enjoy their meat! Florida stone crabs are most common along the coastline and throughout the Gulf of Mexico.
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