Why do they call them floaters?
Floaters are the crab claws that float in water. Basically, when a crab molts the meat has to grow into its new shell. Until it grows out there's an air pocket in there. Usually they are separated and sold at a MUCH cheaper rate per pound
Sometimes they can be hit or miss on quality. I've had them when they were just a s good as the regular ones. SOme that were a bit puny. But for the most part they are fine. SOme folks complain that they are mushy, but I think that's more from lack of knowledge on cooking them
Floaters are the crab claws that float in water. Basically, when a crab molts the meat has to grow into its new shell. Until it grows out there's an air pocket in there. Usually they are separated and sold at a MUCH cheaper rate per pound
Sometimes they can be hit or miss on quality. I've had them when they were just a s good as the regular ones. SOme that were a bit puny. But for the most part they are fine. SOme folks complain that they are mushy, but I think that's more from lack of knowledge on cooking them
Those are what they call "lights" as in "lightweight" where my dad get's them (down around Rotunda, I think). If medium claws are $12/lb, the lights are usually about $8.
I went stone crabbing along the stone jeddy next to the south sqkyway pier a few years ago. Snorkle gear a tickle stick and fast hands and you can get them out from under the rocks of the jeddy.
I like mine cooked in Zatarian's, then chilled. And served with drawn butter with lemon, garlic, and parsley in it
