Ingredients

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons red wine vinegar

1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 cup chopped green onions

2 tablespoons minced shallot

2 tablespoons minced celery

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves

1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil leaves

2 teaspoons minced garlic

2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano leaves

1/4 cup thinly sliced pimento-stuffed green olives

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce

1 pound cooked blue crab claws, outer shells removed

Preparation

Combine all the ingredients except the crab claws in a large nonreactive bowl, and whisk to mix well. Add the crab claws and toss to coat. Cover, and refrigerate for at least 6 hours or as long as overnight.

Serve chilled or at cool room temperature in individual serving bowls or allow guests to serve themselves from a large bowl.