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GRILL ‘EM UP BLUES

Yield: 6 servings

Florida Soft-Shell Blue Crabs Recipe

INGREDIENTS

· 12 medium Florida soft-shell blue crabs
· 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
· 3/4 cup chopped Florida fresh parsley
· 1/4 teaspoon soy sauce
· 1/4 cup vegetable oil
· 1/8 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
· 1 teaspoon lemon juice
· Florida lemon wedges
 

DIRECTIONS

Rinse crabs under cold running water.

Place crabs in well-oiled, hinged wire grills.

Combine remaining ingredients except lemon wedges and warm over medium heat in saucepan.

Baste crabs with sauce.

Place crabs on rack about 4 inches from moderately hot coals and cook for 8 minutes.

Baste with sauce.

Turn and cook 7 to 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned .

Serve with lemon wedges.
 

NUTRITION
One serving (100 grams) contains: Calories: 80, Calories from Fat: 30, Total fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 335mg, Total Carbohydrate: 0g, Dietary Fiber: 0g, sugars: 1g, Protein: 9g, Vitamin A: 4%DV, Vitamin C: 10%DV, Calcium: 35%DV, Iron: 15% DV. (%DV means percentage of Daily Value)
 

Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services