Grilled Soft-shell Crabs

Ingredients:

Serves 6

• 12 prime softshell crabs

For the marinade

•  1 cup salad oil,
•  2 tablespoons white vinegar,
• 2 teaspoons salt,
•  6 teaspoons fresh tarragon leaves,
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning,
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 3 cloves garlic (chopped)

Preparation Instructions:

1. Mix the marinade  ingredients together. Let stand several hours at room temperature to let flavors blend before using. Makes 1 cup marinade.
2. Liberally baste bottom sides of crabs with marinade and carefully place, bottom side down, on barbecue grill.
3. Cook over a slow fire at least 12 inches from coals for 5 minutes.
4. Liberally baste tops of crabs with marinade, turn carefully, and grill 5 minutes more.