Chilled Stone Crabs with Mustard Mayonnaise Recipe

Chilled Stone Crabs with Mustard Mayonnaise Recipe

  • Cooked chilled stone crabs (about 1 pound per person)
  • 4 egg yolks, at room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon-style mustard
  • Salt and freshly milled pepper
  • 1 tablespoon dry mustard
  • ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • ¾ cup vegetable oil
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon boiling water
  • Electric mixer or food processor
  1. Mustard mayonnaise: Place the yolks, mustard, salt, pepper, dry mustard, and cayenne in the bowl of the mixture of food processor and beat at high speed for 2 minutes, or until the mixture is creamy. In a thin stream, gradually add the oils, beating all the white. Add the lemon juice and adjust the seasonings to taste. Add the boiling water and mix for 2 to 3 seconds, just until incorporated. Refrigerate the mayonnaise in a covered container.
  2. Serve the mayonnaise with very well chilled stone crabs.