Fried Crab Claws Recipes

HOW TO COOK CRAB CLAWS

Steps:

• Thaw the crab claws completely. Either defrost in the refrigerator overnight or place under running water for 30 minutes.
• In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Skim off the froth on the surface using a spoon. Then stir in 1 teaspoon of fresh lemon juice. Set aside.
• Optional: Reheat the claws by boiling or steaming for 3-4 minutes (see note). To boil: fill a medium pot halfway with cold water and add a pinch of salt. Bring to a boil and use tongs to add the crab. To steam: Add an inch of water and a steamer basket to a medium pot. Bring the water to a boil and use tongs to add the crab.
• Using kitchen tongs, transfer the claws to a platter and serve with warm lemon butter sauce.

FRIED CRAB CLAWS

Steps:

• Melt lard in a pot and heat until hot. Stir together corn flour, pepper and salt in a bowl; beat together eggs and milk in a bowl until blended. Add crab claws to egg wash, then transfer to the flour. Quickly add crab claws to the lard and stir to separate the claws. Fry until golden brown, then remove and let sit for 1 minute.

MARINATED CRAB CLAWS

Steps:

• In a large, glass bowl, combine all the ingredients except the crab claws and whisk to mix well. Add the crab claws and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
• Serve chilled.

FRIED CRAB CLAWS RECIPE

Steps:

• Directions for batter In a 1-quart mixing bowl, combine all of the above ingredients. Whisk with a wire whip to ensure mixture is well blended. Set aside Directions for breading In a 1-quart mixing bowl, combine all of the above ingredients. Set aside. Directions for frying In a home-style deep fryer, such as a Fry Daddy or Fry Baby, preheat oil according to manufacturer's directions or to 375° F. Place crab claws in batter mixture and allow to sit 10-15 minutes. Drain all excess liquid from crab claws and bread well in yellow corn flour. Shake off all excess breading and deep fry a few dozen at a time until claws turn golden brown and float to top of frying unit. Remove and drain on paper towels and serve hot with cocktail or tartar sauce. *NOTE: Yellow corn flour may be found in most gourmet shops or food stores. It may be packaged and pre-seasoned as a seafood breading mix such as fish fry. If unavailable in your area, plain flour or equal parts flour and yellow corn meal may be substituted.