Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRow 34Blue Crab Cocktail Recipe

Blue Crab Cocktail Recipe

Inspired by Row 34
Time30m
Serves2

horseradish, jalapeño

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

Garnish

Method

Prepare Cocktail Base

  1. 1

    Mix the Base

    In a medium bowl, combine the blue crab meat, lemon juice, olive oil, and chopped parsley. Gently mix until well combined, taking care not to break the crab meat too much.

Make Spicy Horseradish Sauce

  1. 2

    Combine Sauce Ingredients

    In a small bowl, mix together horseradish, finely chopped jalapeño, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, lemon zest, salt, and black pepper. Adjust seasoning to taste.

Assemble Cocktail

  1. 3

    Plate the Cocktail

    Spoon the crab mixture into serving bowls or cocktail glasses. Drizzle the spicy horseradish sauce over the top.

  2. 4

    Garnish

    Garnish each serving with lemon wedges and fresh parsley leaves.

  3. 5

    Serve

    Serve immediately and enjoy your delicious blue crab cocktail.

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