Grilled Soft-shell Crabs

Ingredients:

Serves 6

• 12 prime softshell crabs

For the marinade

•  1 cup salad oil,

•  2 tablespoons white vinegar,

• 2 teaspoons salt,

•  6 teaspoons fresh tarragon leaves,

• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning,

• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)

Preparation Instructions:

1. Mix the marinade  ingredients together. Let stand several hours at room temperature to let flavors blend before using. Makes 1 cup marinade.

2. Liberally baste bottom sides of crabs with marinade and carefully place, bottom side down, on barbecue grill.

3. Cook over a slow fire at least 12 inches from coals for 5 minutes.

4. Liberally baste tops of crabs with marinade, turn carefully, and grill 5 minutes more.