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For the claw that re-grows - try stone crab and have a story to tell!

Stone crab is a shellfish with a story. Poor thing gets amputated and then thrown back in the Florida water to re-grow another one, usually taking up to 18 months. Stone crab is a survivor verging on becoming extinct and that's why there is a legal ban on removing this seafood them from the water.

Instead fishermen are allowed to snap off one claw and return the stone crab to sea. This one claw rule is important as the other claw serves to defend against predators. As for the demand for this shellfish; stone crab is considered a delicacy, and harvested from mid October through mid May.

Less meaty claws are sold as "lights." The meat texture of this seafood is firm and sweet. As far as serving, make sure to include the stone crab's rugged biography along with the delicious dipping sauce and serve cold.

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