How to Cook Crab Claws
Fried Crab Claws are a scrumptious appetizer on most Cajun restaurant menus. They are real easy to make, and real good to eat!
Ingredients for Fried Crab Claws
1 pound fresh Crab Claws
1 bag of Fish & Shrimp Fry or substitute with corn flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
Tony’s Creole Seasoning
2 eggs
1/2 cup milk
lime or lemon juice
ketchup
fresh prepared horseradish
Canola oil for frying
Start by pouring about 2 inches of oil in a heavy bottom saucepan or use an electric fryer.
Pour the Fish Fry, flour, and Tony’s into a large mixing bowl. Stir well.
In a smaller mixing bowl, crack to egg and add milk and 1 tablespoon lemon or lime juice. Mix well.
Heat oil on a medium heat (#6).
Put several crab claws in the egg wash to coat. Then, toss crab claws into the Fish Fry mixture and coat well. Place on a clean platter. Repeat until all crab claws are battered.
Place crab claws in the fryer – maybe a dozen at a time. They only need to fry about 2 minutes or less. Really quick.
Move to a drain on paper towels.
Make Cocktail Sauce with one cup ketchup and 2 teaspoons prepared horseradish and a squeeze of lemon or lime.
Serving Fried Crab Claws
One pound of Crab Claws will likely serve 6-8 people. They are pretty addictive. Enjoy!


Comment by Julie D on 11 October 2009:
Beryl & Stokes,
Just watched ‘how to cook crab claws’ and loved the video…especially your helpers! Keep the recipe videos coming…
Julie
Comment by Beryl on 12 October 2009:
Thanks, Julie!
Comment by Tia on 1 January 2010:
I just finnished watching your crab fingers recipe and I am gonna give them a try but I was wondering if you had a recipe to sautee them?
Comment by Tia on 1 January 2010:
I’ve been tring to find a recipe for “COPELANDS” crab claws appetizer but I need help