Marinated Crab Claws with Garlic Butter – Southern-Style Appetizer
These Marinated Crab Claws are cooked in a garlic butter sauce with Cajun spices and a hint of lemon. A perfect appetizer for seafood lovers, ready to impress!
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Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh crab claws Louisiana brand recommended
- 1 stick of butter
- 3 cloves of garlic minced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- Cajun seasoning to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley
- ½ bunch green onions chopped
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- In a saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, Cajun seasoning, cayenne pepper, chopped parsley, and green onions. Let the mixture cook together for 5-10 minutes to meld the flavors.
- Add the crab claws to the pan and cook for an additional 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally to coat the crab in the seasoned butter. Squeeze in the lemon juice.
- Serve the marinated crab claws warm. For an extra boost of heat just before serving, place in a preheated oven at 350°F for about 7 minutes. Enjoy as an appetizer!
