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This vibrant dish features whole blue crabs grilled to perfection, seasoned with Slap Ya Mama Cajun seasoning and hot sauce, and enhanced with Jack Miller’s Cajun Bar-B-Q Sauce, finished with a bright lemon squeeze and optional green onion garnish.
 Crafted by Jean-Paul Bourgeois, creator of Duck Camp Dinners
Servings 4 People

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Grill (gas or charcoal)
  • Tongs
  • Basting brush
  • Large platter for serving

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare the Crabs and Seasoning Mix

  • Prep the crabs: If using live crabs, clean them by removing the top shell and lungs. Discard the lungs but reserve the top shell with innards intact
  •  Make the basting sauce: In a medium saucepan over low heat, combine 1/2 lb melted butter, 1 cup Jack Miller’s Cajun Bar-B-Q Sauce, 2 tbsp Slap Ya Mama Cajun Hot Sauce, and the juice of 1 lemon. Stir until well blended. Optionally, add a touch of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce for extra depth. Keep warm.
  • Season the crabs:Sprinkle the cleaned crabs liberally with 2 tbsp (or more) Slap Ya Mama CajunSeasoning on all sides, ensuring even coverage

Grill the Crabs

  • Preheat grill: Preheat a grill to medium-high heat (375–400°F).
  • Grill crabs: Place crabs shell-side down directly on the grill grates. Spoon or brush a portion of the seasoning mix into the inner cavity of each crab, then cover with the reserved top shell. Grill for 6–8 minutes.
  • Add more sauce: Remove the top shells, brush or spoon additional seasoning mix over the crabs, and grill for an additional 5 minutes, or until the crabs are red and cooked through

Finish and Serve

  • Finish with lemon: Just before removing from the grill, squeeze fresh lemon juice over the crabs for a bright finish.
  •  Garnish and serve: Transfer the crabs to a large platter. Garnish with sliced green onions, if desired. Serve hot with extra Jack Miller’s Cajun Bar-B-Q Sauce for dipping and lemon wedges on the side.

Notes

Slap Ya Mama Cajun Pepper Sauce
Slap Ya Mama Original Blend Cajun Seasoning

Tips & Tricks 

  • Crab preparation: If unfamiliar with cleaning live crabs, consider purchasing pre-cleaned or steamed crabs to save time. Ensure crabs are fresh for the best flavor.
  • Spice level: Adjust the Slap Ya Mama Cajun Hot Sauce in the seasoning mix to your taste. Start with the recommended amount and taste the mix before applying to crabs.
  • Serving suggestion: Pair with grilled corn on the cob or a simple coleslaw to complement the Cajun flavors.
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