Originally Posted by
Sweet Willie
I think that may be the issue for you. I personally think there is a very large difference in the way various crabs taste.
+2
If stone crab is fresh, and cooked just right (meat should not stick to the inside of the shell), the flavor is very distinct and sweet.
The only time I've ever eaten stone crab that tasted plain or off was the off-season frozen stuff stored over summer or imported from South Africa which is definitely not fresh Florida stone crab.
Avoid eating stone crab served before early-November or after late May.