Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsClaw Daddy'sClaw Daddy's Recipe

Claw Daddy's Recipe

Inspired by Claw Daddy's
Time45m
Serves4

Make Claw Daddy's Recipe in just 45m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Seafood

Spices and Seasonings

Liquid

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Seafood

    Rinse the blue crabs thoroughly under cold water. In a large pot, combine the crabs, shrimp, and mussels.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Vegetables

    Quarter the red potatoes and cut the corn into halves. Slice the onion. Add these vegetables to the pot with the seafood.

Cooking

  1. 3

    Boil the Ingredients

    In a large pot, bring the water to a rolling boil. Add the quartered potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes.

  2. 4

    Add Seafood and Seasonings

    After 10 minutes, add the crabs, shrimp, mussels, corn, sliced onion, Old Bay seasoning, minced garlic, salt, and black pepper to the boiling water.

  3. 5

    Finish Cooking

    Cover the pot and cook for an additional 5-7 minutes, or until the seafood is fully cooked and the mussels have opened.

  4. 6

    Add Butter and Lemon

    Remove the pot from heat. Drizzle melted butter over the seafood and vegetables. Squeeze lemon juice over the mixture to taste.

Serving

  1. 7

    Serve

    Using a slotted spoon, carefully serve the seafood and vegetables onto large platters or bowls. Enjoy the dish hot with extra lemon wedges on the side.