Marinated Crab Claw Salad

Name: Marinated Crab Claw Salad
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Cajun
Ingredients: 2 lbs cooked crab claws (fresh or thawed frozen), shells cracked; 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp white wine vinegar; 2 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning blend; 1 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce; 2 celery stalks, thinly sliced; 1 red bell pepper, finely diced; 4 green onions, sliced; 1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved; 1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped; 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Tender cooked crab claws marinated in a bright vinaigrette with herbs, olives, and crisp vegetables for a refreshing Cajun-style cold appetizer. Plan ahead: marinate at least 2 hours.

20 minEasyServes 4260 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 lbs cooked crab claws (fresh or thawed frozen), shells cracked
6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp white wine vinegar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp Cajun seasoning blend
1 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce
2 celery stalks, thinly sliced
1 red bell pepper, finely diced
4 green onions, sliced
1/2 cup kalamata olives, pitted and halved
1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1

Whisk together 6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, 2 tbsp white wine vinegar, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1 tsp Cajun seasoning blend, 1 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce, and 1/2 tsp kosher salt in a large bowl.
2

Add 2 lbs shells cracked cooked crab claws (fresh or thawed frozen), 2 thinly sliced celery stalks, 1 finely diced red bell pepper, 4 sliced green onions, 1/2 cup pitted and halved kalamata olives, and 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley. Toss gently to coat.
3

Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, tossing once halfway through.
4

Taste and adjust seasoning before serving chilled.

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Questions

What can I use instead of Cajun seasoning in Marinated Crab Claw Salad?

The entry for Marinated Crab Claw Salad calls for 1 tsp Cajun seasoning blend. In its place: Two parts paprika to one part each of garlic powder, onion powder, dried thyme, oregano and cayenne, with salt.

Can I make Marinated Crab Claw Salad less spicy?

Yes. The heat in Marinated Crab Claw Salad comes from 1 tsp Louisiana-style hot sauce. For a milder plate, start with half the hot sauce and add more to taste at the end; nothing else in the method changes.

Is Marinated Crab Claw Salad keto-friendly?

A serving of Marinated Crab Claw Salad carries 8 g of carbohydrate, 2 g of it fiber. Against a strict 20 g keto day that is 40 percent of the budget; against a moderate 100 g low-carb day it is 8 percent.

Does Marinated Crab Claw Salad contain shellfish?

Yes: 2 lbs cooked crab claws (fresh or thawed frozen), shells cracked. The full allergen list for this entry is shellfish. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

How many calories are in Marinated Crab Claw Salad?

One serving (the recipe makes 4) is about 260 calories, with 24 g protein, 8 g carbohydrate and 16 g fat, plus 2 g fiber and 720 mg sodium. The figures are estimates computed from the ingredient list.

Can I start Marinated Crab Claw Salad the day before?

Yes. Step 3 is a built-in pause of 2 hours: "Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, tossing once halfway through." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 4 when you are ready to finish.

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