The claws are twisted off and the body is thrown to sea. You see, these crabs are known for reproduction of their legs. The process takes approximately 2 years of the stone crab's 10 year lifespan. The meat has a firm texture and a sweet, succulent flavor. It's blue claws and dark blue-green shell gives this crab its name.
Blue crabs are the best of both worlds eaten in both it's hard and soft-shell stages.
The light flavored meat of the King Crab is wonderfully presented in it's snowy white and brilliant red colors. Known for it's pink flesh, the Dungeness Crab is the pride of the Pacific Coast. Found all the way from Alaska to Mexico, these large crabs can weigh from 1 to almost 4 pounds. The meat is sweet in it's flavor and popular with Joe's crowds.