The Greatest Florida Stone Crab Mustard Sauce Recipe

Sweet, tangy, creamy, and unmistakably Florida, GOAT Stone Crab Mustard Sauce is the ultimate companion for chilled stone crab claws. Fresh citrus, Dijon mustard, whole grain mustard, honey, shallot, and chives come together in a perfectly balanced sauce that complements seafood without overpowering it.

This isn't just another mustard sauce. It's built specifically for Florida stone crab, but it's equally incredible with lobster, shrimp, crab cakes, and seafood sandwiches.

Yield: About 2 cups

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Estimated Servings: Approximately 16

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Chill Time: 2 hours

Cook Time: None

Ingredients

• 1 cup Duke's mayonnaise
• 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
• 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon fresh Key lime juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 teaspoon Key lime zest
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon finely minced shallot
• 1 tablespoon finely minced fresh chives
• ½ teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt
• ½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper

Equipment

• Medium mixing bowl
• Balloon whisk
• Microplane or fine grater
• Chef's knife
• Cutting board
• Measuring spoons
• Airtight storage container

Instructions

1. Combine the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, and whole grain mustard in a medium mixing bowl.
2. Add the fresh lemon juice, fresh Key lime juice, lemon zest, and Key lime zest.
3. Whisk in the honey until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
4. Fold in the minced shallot and fresh chives.
5. Season with Diamond Crystal kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper.
6. Whisk until completely smooth and evenly blended.
7. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
8. Serve ice cold with chilled Florida stone crab claws or your favorite seafood.

Chef Tips

• Fresh Key lime is essential. It gives the sauce its signature Florida flavor.
• Always zest before juicing. Fresh citrus zest provides incredible aroma and depth.
• Finely mince the shallot. You want flavor—not crunchy pieces.
• Make it a day ahead. The flavor becomes noticeably better overnight.
• Serve ice cold. This sauce is designed to be served chilled alongside cold seafood.

GOAT Upgrade

Chef Bernie Version:

• 1 teaspoon prepared horseradish
• 1 teaspoon freshly grated horseradish root

Just enough to wake everything up without overpowering the delicate sweetness of Florida stone crab.

Make-Ahead & Storage

Prepare up to 5 days in advance and refrigerate in an airtight container. Stir well before serving.

Keep refrigerated at all times. Do not leave at room temperature for more than 2 hours.

Perfect With

• Florida Stone Crab
• Jumbo shrimp cocktail
• Florida lobster
• Crab cakes
• Fried grouper sandwiches
• Seafood rolls
• Snow crab
• Steamed shrimp

Related Recipes

• The Greatest Florida Stone Crab Cakes Recipe
• The Greatest Florida Stone Crab Salad Recipe
• The Greatest Florida Lobster Roll Recipe

Nutritional Information

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary depending on the exact ingredients, brands, and serving sizes used.

GOAT Rule

Fresh citrus. Fresh herbs. Serve it ice cold. That's how Florida stone crab deserves to be eaten.