GRILLED MARINATED SOFT SHELLED CRABS

GRILLED MARINATED SOFT SHELLED CRABS image

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/4 cup olive oil
1 garlic clove minced
1 tablespoon old bay seasioning
1/2 cup chopped scallions
4 large soft shelled crabs, cleaned by the fishmonger if desired
2 english muffins split toasted and buttered as an accompaniment
crumbled dried oregano for sprinkling the crabs if desired

Steps:

If the crabs have not been cleanedby the fishmonger, clean them (procedure below) In a baking dish large enough to hold the crabs in one layer whisk together the oil the garlic old bay seasoning and the scallions and add the crabs, turning them to coat them well with the marinade. let the crabs marinate, covered and chilled turning them occasionally for 2 hours. Grill the crabs on an oiled rack set 4 inches over glowing coals, brushing them with some of the marinade for 4 to 5 minutes on each sider or until they turn red and are crisp. Transfer the crabs to the english muffin halves and sprinkle them with the oregano.