Yuzu and Serrano Peppers Perfectly Complement Louisiana Crab at Willa Jean

Seafood is wonderfully abundant in New Orleans, though it’s usually the plump oysters that get all the attention. A few weeks ago, I stopped into Willa Jean for a late lunch of pimento cheese, a fried chicken biscuit and a dish of marinated crab claws, which were the most memorable bite, thanks to sweet crab and a vibrant marinade.

“We marinate crab claws in olive oil, herbs, garlic, shallot, vinegar, lemon juice and...