Ingredients
YIELD 1 BATCH
12 crabs, softshell
1 cup salad oil
2 tbsp vinegar, white
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp tarragon leaves
1 tsp lemon pepper
1/8 tsp lemon bits or rind
1/8 tsp garlic powder
Directions
Liberally baste bottom of crabs with marinade. Grill over coals
slowly, at least 12 inches from coals for 5 minutes. Baste top and
turn; grill for 5 more minutes. (Mix marinade and stand at room temp
for several hours before using). Source: THE CAPITOL, Annapolis
Maryland Jun 85 Recipe date: 06/15/85
Submitted By WARING@IMA.INFOMAIL.COM (SAM WARING) On
4 JUN 1995 073117 ~0600
Servings: 1 servings
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Categories: Crab; Fish; Grilling; Seafood
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