Description
A bold, buttery, Cajun-style appetizer featuring crab claws infused with garlic, lemon, and spice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5–2 lb thawed crab claws
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1 small shallot or 1/4 cup onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1–2 tbsp Cajun seasoning
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/4–1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp hot sauce
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a heavy skillet (cast iron preferred) over medium-high heat.
- Add olive oil and then butter, sauté shallot/onion and garlic until fragrant.
- Stir in Cajun seasoning, smoked paprika, cayenne, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and lemon juice.
- Add crab claws, toss to coat, and cook for 4–6 minutes until heated through.
- Spoon reduced sauce over claws, and optionally broil for 60–90 seconds for extra sizzle.
- Garnish with chopped parsley and another squeeze of lemon before serving.
Notes
Serve with lemon wedges and crusty bread. Best eaten fresh for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Searing and Broiling
- Cuisine: Cajun
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 60mg