Bbq Crab Food

BARBEQUED CRABS

Steps:

• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil grate.
• In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Mix in garlic powder, seasoning salt and Worcestershire sauce.
• Remove legs from crab bodies. Pull apart shells and remove meat.
• Loosely wrap crabmeat and legs in aluminum foil, and place on the prepared grill. Unwrap slightly, and coat with the butter mixture. Cook until pink and flaky, 15 to 20 minutes.

GRILLED KING CRAB LEGS

Steps:

• Preheat grill for medium heat.
• Lay 4 sheets of aluminum foil on a work surface; place 1 crab leg on each sheet. Squeeze 1 lemon quarter on each crab leg; place squeezed lemon quarter next to each crab leg. Cut 1/4 cup butter into small cubes; dot crab legs. Sprinkle parsley and chopped garlic on each crab leg. Season each crab leg with sea salt and freshly ground black pepper.
• Cover each crab leg with remaining sheets of aluminum foil; roll top and bottom edges together to create sealed packets.
• Cook packets on preheated grill until crab legs are bright pink on the outside and the meat is opaque, about 20 minutes.
• Melt remaining butter in a small saucepan over low heat; serve with crab.

BBQ SOFT-SHELL CRABS WITH GRILLED VIDALIA ONIONS

Steps:

• Melt margarine over low-medium heat and add olive oil, salt, pepper, hot sauce, lemon juice, and bacon. Simmer for 2 minutes. Allow to cool.
• Place the cleaned crabs on plate. Liberally coat the crabs with the sauce, making sure to lift the sides of the shell to coat the meat inside. Save remaining sauce for basting. Cover the crabs and allow to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
• Heat grill to medium-low.
• Place crabs on grill topside down. Baste with remaining sauce while they cook. Cook crabs about 3 to 4 minutes on each side. The crab will crisp on the outside and the meat inside will turn white.
• Remove from grill and serve topped with Grilled Vidalia Onions.
• Heat griddle or nonstick pan over medium-high heat.
• Peel onions and cut into thin rings. Toss rings with seasoning and olive oil.
• Cook until onions turn clear and start to caramelize. Serve over grilled crab.

GRILLED CRAB LEGS

Steps:

• Preheat. Preheat your grill to 225 degrees F for indirect cooking.
• Split the legs. Split your crab legs by cutting them lengthwise using a pair of sharp kitchen shears. Remove any shell fragments. Set the legs split side up on a baking sheet.
• Season the crab. Combine all ingredients for the seasoned garlic butter in a bowl. Spoon the butter over the exposed meat of the crab. Reserve any additional butter for serving with the finished crab.
• Grill. Place the split crab legs on the grill grates, shell side down. Close the lid and cook for 25-30 minutes or until the crab is heated through.
• Enjoy. Serve immediately with more of the hot, melted seasoned butter and fresh lemon wedges.

OUR 20+ BEST IMITATION CRAB RECIPES (+CAJUN CRAB DIP)

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except the crab and mix until creamy and smooth.
• Fold in the crab meat.
• Place in the refrigerator to chill.

B.B.Q. GARLIC CRAB

Steps:

• Lightly cook the garlic in the olive oil in a saute pan (about 2 to3 minutes on medium-low heat). Allow to cool.
• Add the crab and toss with the salt and pepper.
• Preheat the grill to high, carefully place all the marinated crab onto the grill, allowing the oil to drip off before putting onto the grill, and cover with lid. Allow to cook about 4 to 5 minutes then turn over and allow to cook another 3 to 4 minutes.
• Remove from the grill, and place into a large metal bowl. Squeeze the fresh lemon juice over the crab and toss well.
• Serve on a large platter with fresh lemon wedges and chopped Italian parsley.

GRILLED CRAB CAKES

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Combine the crab with the remaining ingredients in a medium mixing bowl .
• Form the crab mixture into 4 to 5 patties.
• Place in a shallow dish, cover, and refrigerate for at least an hour before grilling.
• Preheat the grill for medium-high heat. Place patties on a lightly oiled grill grate.
• Cook for 10 minutes, turning once. Remove from heat and serve immediately.