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Soft Shell Crab on the MM
drano
Posts: 39
simple butter with lemon juice and Tabasco. 550F, quick cook but oh so good. 
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Man this one speaks to me- love some soft shells. Great cook and something different- nice job.Greensboro, NC
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Thanks Wolfpack!
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Because it's deserved!
"Too bad all the people who know how to run the country are busy driving cabs and barbecuing." - George Burns -
@drano Holy Mary! You just gave me an idea. I'll be eggin some soft shells real soon."I'm stupidest when I try to be funny"
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Don't remember seeing that before on the Egg. NiceSalado TX & 30A FL: Egg Family: 3 Large and a very well used Mini, added a Mini Max when they came out (I'm good for now). Just given a Mini to add to the herd.
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Looks awesome brother. I love soft shell crab any way that it can be prepared. I'm especially fond of them battered deep fried. Again, outstanding cook.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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Thanks all. I considered deep frying but I couldn't pass up the opportunity to fire up the MM. Another item off the Egg Bucket List.
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Ummm yeah if you could just bring those to me I'll see to that they're properly disposed of.
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@drano--making them tonight. How long did you cook them? I am getting some today and have cooked on a gas grill before BGE. They looks great! ThxBGE Large and MiniMax, Napolean 500. Obsessed with rotisserie.
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Looks good. I've only had soft shell crab fried as part of a sandwich.Dyersburg, TN
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Yes sir... They look great!!Charlotte, NC - Large BGE 2014, Maverick ET 733, Thermopen, Nest, Platesetter, Woo2 and Extender w/Grid, Kick Ash Basket, Pizza Stone, SS Smokeware Cap, Blackstone 36"
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Nice and simple - but pure delicious!Formerly of Houston, TX - Now Located in Bastrop, TX
I work in the 'que business now (since 2017)
6 Eggs: (1) XL, (2) Large, (1) Small, (1) Minimax & (1) Mini - Egging since 2007
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eggnewtoy, it has been almost a year since this cook so it is hard to remember but i would say cook them quick it would be easy to over cook them. Let us know how they turn out.
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Great minds think a like. I'm making them tonight myself. Haven't got to cook in over 2 months due to work. However I'm a free man now and I'm going to take full advantage of it. I scored these at work a few days ago.
I'm going to deep fry a dozen and grill a dozen. There is a million different ways that you can grill and/or smoke them. You asked about cook time, it would be hard to give you an exact cook time. But for reference, I cook them on my mighty mini one at a time at 400-450 degrees direct for right at 3 minutes a side when running 450 degrees. Your temp, setup (direct, raised direct & indirect) will all impact how long it takes. Here is a general rule of guide if you are going to cook them indirect. At a steady 400 degrees, medium soft shells will take no longer than 8 minutes. For the large ones, add a minute or two if need be. For that little something extra, I baste them constantly with melted butter during the cook.
Good luck with the soft shells. Can't wait to see them.Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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I wish I were Neighbor of SGH.
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That^^^^^^^may be true. But it sure is worthy of a second look. It looked great a year ago and it looks great today.drano said:it has been almost a year since this cookLocation- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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I wish that you were too my friend. I really enjoy the company of those who like to eat and eat large.Sweet100s said:I wish I were Neighbor of SGH.Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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They are one of my personal favorites as well. I like to lightly sprinkle them with Old Bay, coat them with fish fry and deep fry them. Pure heaven.Troykahack said:Soft Shells are my favorite
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Sorry for hijacking.Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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Bravo! Live soft shell crabs and wish I could get them here. I've only fried, never tried grilling...you just brushed with butter?LBGE & SBGE. Central Texas.
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Damn those look GOOD!!!
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Love those little devils!
Large BGE, 2 Tier Adjustable Swing Rack System, three (3) bricks from Home Depot for raised direct, Blackstone 22" Griddle - Finally have a decent cooking area!
Dallas, TX
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I do too my friend. For the record, if I had Rons money I would eat them everydayScott805 said:Love those little devils!
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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@SGH @bgebrent @drano Game on. Making them on mmm at 450 with mixture of lemon, butter, hot sauce, salt pepper, a little duck fat because what the heck. With fried rice and something green. Will post pix. Made them a lot on the Genesis gas grill so ready to rumble. My faves no matter how prepared. Enjoy and thanks for the help.BGE Large and MiniMax, Napolean 500. Obsessed with rotisserie.
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I know I am just a yankee heathen...but do y'all just eat the guts and everything?
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Everything. Sweet and delicious. Btw, I'm a "damned Yankee".Spaightlabs said:I know I am just a yankee heathen...but do y'all just eat the guts and everything?Sandy Springs & Dawsonville Ga -
so reproductive organs, eyes, butthole, intestines and contents, everything?
All that would normally be considered 'offal' doesn't render a weird taste?
What is the texture like?
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Great post!!
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