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Grilled Soft Shell Crabs

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

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  • 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

  • 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.

    00:20

    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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