How to Eat Stone Crab Knuckles
Stone crab knuckles contain moist, succulent meat that many seafood lovers enjoy. Like other crab parts, stone crab knuckles need to be cracked and broken. A hammer and a crab claw cracker will break the shell. You don't want to pound away at the knuckles with a hammer; it will create many tiny shards of crab shells that mix with the meat and make a mess. Not just anyone can break the tough shell. It takes some strength in the hands. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Scoop 2 tbsp. of butter per four stone crab claws into a microwave-safe bowl. Add 1/2-tsp. of garlic per four claws. Microwave the bowl to melt the butter.
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Tap the knuckle of the claw with a hammer to crack it. The knuckles are the sectioned pieces behind the claw's pincher.
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Place the knuckle inside of the claw cracker where you made the cracks. Squeeze down on the cracker to break the claw completely. Throw away the pieces of the knuckles and claw. Put the meat into the bowl. Let it soak in the bowl for five minutes before serving.
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