GRILLED OR BROILED SOFT-SHELL CRABS
4 servings
Prepare a medium-hot grill, or preheat the broiler and position an oven rack 2 or 3 inches from the heating element.
Mix in a small bowl:
- 4 tablespoons (½ stick) butter, melted, or olive oil
- (1 garlic clove, minced or grated)
- (Pinch of cayenne pepper)
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Brush the butter mixture over both sides of:
- 8 soft-shell crabs, cleaned and patted dry
Grill or broil until firm, about 4 minutes each side, taking care not to burn the shells, especially the claws. They do not turn red as other crabs do. Serve with:
- Lemon or lime wedges and hot pepper sauce, or melted butter