Grilled Soft Shell Crabs with Old Bay Tartar Sauce
Elevate your seafood game with these irresistible Grilled Soft Shell Crabs with Old Bay Tartar Sauce—a perfect balance of smoky, savory, and zesty flavors. Tender soft shell crabs are brushed with a flavorful blend of garlic powder, paprika, and olive oil, then grilled to perfection until their shells turn beautifully crispy and charred. Complementing the crabs is a creamy, tangy tartar sauce infused with Old Bay seasoning, lemon juice, and bursts of capers and sweet pickle relish. This recipe comes together in just 25 minutes, making it an ideal choice for a quick yet gourmet seafood dinner. Serve these grilled delicacies fresh off the grill with a dollop of tartar sauce and a sprinkle of parsley for a stunning dish that's sure to impress. Keywords: grilled soft shell crabs, Old Bay tartar sauce, seafood recipes, summer grilling, quick dinner ideas.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 whole soft shell crabs
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 0.5 cup mayonnaise
- 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tablespoon fresh parsley
- 1 teaspoon capers
Instructions
Clean the soft shell crabs by removing the gills, mouth, and apron. Rinse under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
In a small bowl, mix the olive oil, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Brush this mixture evenly over both sides of the crabs.
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grill grates to prevent sticking.
Place the crabs on the grill and cook for about 4-5 minutes per side, or until the shells turn red and slightly charred. Remove from heat and set aside.
While grilling the crabs, prepare the Old Bay tartar sauce. In a medium bowl, combine the mayonnaise, sweet pickle relish, lemon juice, Old Bay seasoning, chopped parsley, and capers. Mix thoroughly and set aside.
Serve the grilled soft shell crabs immediately with a generous side of the Old Bay tartar sauce. Garnish with extra parsley if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
449 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 37.8 g | 48% | |
| Saturated Fat | 6.4 g | 32% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 91 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 858 mg | 37% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3.2 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 1% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.7 g | ||
| Protein | 20.4 g | 41% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 11% | |
| Potassium | 241 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
