Crabs on the grill

mike5051 · Aug 15, 2015

Hi folks,

My girlfriend had bbqd crabs once and was amazed. Does anyone know how to grill crabs? She said that they weren't softshell so I'm at a loss.

Mike

sfprankster · Aug 15, 2015

Dungeness works well on the grill. We grill them, cleaned and broken down into the leg clusters, with bell peppers and a black bean and garlic sauce. Served over rice.

Problem is, the season doesn't open for couple of more months in CA.

foamheart · Aug 15, 2015

I love grilled crabs, what part don't you understand?

mike5051 · Aug 16, 2015

Foamheart said:
I love grilled crabs, what part don't you understand?

I've only boiled live crabs, and never cooked the dead ones. I would think that you would clean the crabs for grilling. Would you clean them live? If not, what do you do with the crabs until ready to grill? Do you have to keep them alive until ready to grill?

Thanks,

Mike

eman · Aug 16, 2015

Mike we dont clean them first just throw them live on the grill just like tossing in boiling water. they don't get any seasoning just some smoky flavor. You can make a dipping sauce if you want to.

food junkie · Aug 16, 2015

I have never tried them, but will have to soon.

I searched the web and came up with this recipe;

http://gardenandgun.com/article/barbecued-crabs-recipe

mike5051 · Aug 16, 2015

eman said:
Mike we dont clean them first just throw them live on the grill just like tossing in boiling water. they don't get any seasoning just some smoky flavor. You can make a dipping sauce if you want to.

Thanks eman! That sounds good.

mike5051 · Aug 16, 2015

food junkie said:
I have never tried them, but will have to soon.

I searched the web and came up with this recipe;

http://gardenandgun.com/article/barbecued-crabs-recipe

Now those look incredible in that link!

Thanks,

Mike

foamheart · Aug 16, 2015

Always different, I clean mine. I pull the back shell and the abdominal segment off the bottom, and got 'em and the gills. Then they look like gumbo crabs. Oh I do this live. Then throw 'em on a charcoal grill for about 3 to 5 mins and baste. That's it.

I like to baste with lemon, butter and garlic.

I have just done a quick clean, stuck 'em on a weenie stick and held over a fire while gigging flounder. Drop a little Cajun Power on 'em and they are good to go.

All you are really trying to do is heat the crab thru. I have done that and sprinkled 'em with Old Bay too. It'll make ya feel like a yankee.

Its just too easy, and so many variations. There has got to be something for everyone.

Old HS buddy always tries a couple a times a year to grill crabs & oysters.... Now there is a party ya didn't wanta miss!

You just can't mess up.

mike5051 · Aug 16, 2015

Foamheart said:
Always different, I clean mine. I pull the back shell and the abdominal segment off the bottom, and got 'em and the gills. Then they look like gumbo crabs. Oh I do this live. Then throw 'em on a charcoal grill for about 3 to 5 mins and baste. That's it.

I like to baste with lemon, butter and garlic.

I have just done a quick clean, stuck 'em on a weenie stick and held over a fire while gigging flounder. Drop a little Cajun Power on 'em and they are good to go.

All you are really trying to do is heat the crab thru. I have done that and sprinkled 'em with Old Bay too. It'll make ya feel like a yankee.

Its just too easy, and so many variations. There has got to be something for everyone.

Old HS buddy always tries a couple a times a year to grill crabs & oysters.... Now there is a party ya didn't wanta miss!

You just can't mess up.

Thanks Foam,

Grilled crabs and oysters sound fantastic. I've done the char grilled oysters, just never thought of doing crab. My gf LOVES crabs and will tolerate the grilled oysters. Sounds like a date night is in the near future!

Mike

foamheart · Aug 16, 2015

mike5051 said:
Thanks Foam,

Grilled crabs and oysters sound fantastic. I've done the char grilled oysters, just never thought of doing crab. My gf LOVES crabs and will tolerate the grilled oysters. Sounds like a date night is in the near future!

Mike

Check your oysters close, last dozen I got only 5 worked.

BTW a couple a ice cold longnecks with those and date night might get outta hand! Makes a good breakfast too!

sb59 · Aug 16, 2015

For blue claws I do softies right on the grill grates, brushed with a little olive oil ,garlic, salt & pepper. For hard shell I stun & clean live, toss in an aluminum disposable pan, toss in garlic,olive oil,salt & pepper, cover with foil . They steam in the oil & their own juices. Good eats & no mess in the kitchen!

mike5051 · Aug 17, 2015

SB59 said:
For blue claws I do softies right on the grill grates, brushed with a little olive oil ,garlic, salt & pepper. For hard shell I stun & clean live, toss in an aluminum disposable pan, toss in garlic,olive oil,salt & pepper, cover with foil . They steam in the oil & their own juices. Good eats & no mess in the kitchen!

That sounds like a winner also! I'm gonna do some crabs in the near future! Thanks for the info

Mike

sb59 · Aug 19, 2015

It's also good with clams or mussels! Just steam in their own juice with the spiced olive oil til they open, toss in some linguine & you got a whole tray of good!

I've also done shrimp & lobster tails & claws. Just crack the lobster to let flavors mingle!

night fish · Aug 20, 2015

I like to live-back dungeness, bust them in half, baste them heavily with melted garlic butter mixed with lemon juice, and toss them on the grill. When they're done cooking I just move them to the cold side of the grill and start eating them with my bare hands right there in the yard like a caveman. A bunch of the garlic butter and lemon juice ends up all over my hands and then on the meat from cracking the shells and picking the meat bare handed. It's both fun and delicious. Just make sure you hold onto your beer tightly with your butter fingers!

foamheart · Aug 20, 2015

Night Fish said:
I like to live-back dungeness, bust them in half, baste them heavily with melted garlic butter mixed with lemon juice, and toss them on the grill. When they're done cooking I just move them to the cold side of the grill and start eating them with my bare hands right there in the yard like a caveman. A bunch of the garlic butter and lemon juice ends up all over my hands and then on the meat from cracking the shells and picking the meat bare handed. It's both fun and delicious. Just make sure you hold onto your beer tightly with your butter fingers!

Oh yes, yes, yes....... don't forget that French bread to sop up those drippings! You know if you'll chop a small bit of green onion tops on 'em, that'll make garlic, onion, butter and lemon.....

mike5051 · Aug 20, 2015

Damn! Y'all are killing me. That all sounds so delicious! It is now a priority.

Mike

boykjo · Aug 20, 2015

Sounds so good... wish I had crabs.............lol

leah elisheva · Aug 23, 2015

Wow what a fun & delicious thread! Yours all sound so fabulous!

These are some of mine - from grilled to smoked etc. & from way back when...Cheers!!! And happy new week to all! - Leah

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