Tanner Crab Claws Recipe
Five local Opilio claws served cold with house-made BBQ sauce and a lemon wedge
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Ingredients
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Crab Claws
BBQ Sauce
Garnish
Method
Preparing the Crab Claws
- 1
Clean the Crab Claws
Ensure the Opilio crab claws are thawed if previously frozen. Rinse them under cold water to remove any ice or debris.
- 2
Chill the Crab Claws
Place the cleaned crab claws on a serving platter and set aside in the refrigerator to chill while preparing the BBQ sauce.
Making the BBQ Sauce
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper.
- 4
Adjust Seasoning
Whisk the ingredients together until well combined and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- 5
Prepare for Serving
Transfer the BBQ sauce to a small serving bowl and cover it until ready to serve.
Serving
- 6
Arrange Crab Claws
Remove the chilled crab claws from the refrigerator and arrange them on the serving platter.
- 7