Grilled Soft Shell Crabs
By Traeger Kitchen
If you've only had this delicacy deep-fried or sautéed, try grilling soft-shell crabs over Traeger’s flavorful fire for a delicious seasonal treat.
Prep Time
15 Min
Cook Time
20 Min
Pellets
Alder
Yields: 8 Servings
Ingredients
main
8 | Soft-Shell Crab |
1 Whole | lemon juice |
3 Tablespoon | Herbs, fresh, chopped |
1/3 Cup | Traeger Cajun Shake |
2 Tablespoon | Worcestershire sauce |
1/2 Cup | extra-virgin olive oil |
As Needed | Tartar Sauce |
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Step 1
Rinse the crabs under cold running water and pat dry on paper towels. Transfer to a large resealable plastic bag.
Ingredients
8 Soft-Shell Crab
Step 2
Make the marinade: In a small mixing bowl combine the lemon juice, herbs, Traeger Cajun Shake, and Worcestershire sauce. Slowly whisk in the olive oil. Pour the marinade over the crabs and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Ingredients
1 Whole lemon juice
3 Tablespoon Herbs, fresh, chopped
1/3 Cup Traeger Cajun Shake
2 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 Cup extra-virgin olive oil
Step 3
Drain the crabs and discard the marinade. Lightly dust the crabs with Traeger Cajun Shake.
Step 4
When ready to cook, set the temperature to 450℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
Step 5
Arrange the crabs directly on the grill grate and grill, turning once, until the crabs turn orangish-pink and don't seem "squishy" when pressed with a finger, 16 to 20 minutes total depending on their size.
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450 ˚F / 232 ˚C
Step 6
Transfer to a platter or plates and serve with your favorite tartar sauce. Enjoy!
Ingredients
As Needed Tartar Sauce
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