It’s officially stone crab season and there’s no better way to enjoy this crustacean’s delectable claws than with dipping sauces that enhance the crab’s naturally sweet flavor. Chef Gerald Sombright from the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort shared these tangy and spicy sauce recipes with us, both guaranteed to up your stone crab game.
Champagne Mustard Sauce Recipe

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It's officially Stone Crab season, and there is no better way to enjoy this meaty crustacean than with sauces that highlight the sweet crab flavor.
Yield: serves 4
Time:
10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup mustard seeds
- 1 1⁄2 cups champagne
- 2 tbsp. honey
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine mustard seeds and champagne in a pot over medium heat and cook until champagne is reduced by half
- Stir in honey and using a small blender, blend mixture until smooth. Allow some texture to remain
- Season with salt and pepper to taste
- Chill and serve as dipping sauce with stone crab claws
Spicy Cocktail Sauce Recipe

Spicy Cocktail Sauce
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It's officially Stone Crab season, and there is no better way to enjoy this meaty crustacean than with sauces that highlight the sweet crab flavor.
Yield: serves 4
Time:
5 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup Heinz chili sauce
- 1⁄3 cup gochujang
- 2 dashes Worcestershire
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tbsp. fresh horseradish
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together and season with salt and pepper to taste
- Chill and serve with stone crab claws
Watch: There’s No Crab Like Stone Crab
Chef Gerald Sombright from the JW Marriott Marco Island Beach Resort prepares tangy and spicy sauces guaranteed to up your stone crab game.