Barbecue Bar-b-que Crabs

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Season the cleaned crabs lightly with your favorite Cajun seasonings. Set aside.
2. In a large skillet, sauté the chopped onions in one stick of butter (8 tbsp) over medium heat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.
3. Stir in the chopped shrimp and cook until just pink, about 3-4 minutes.
4. Add the Cajun seasoning, Parmesan cheese, bread (squeezed of excess liquid), parsley, garlic granules, onion powder, and white pepper if using. Blend well with the onions and shrimp to form the stuffing.
5. Stuff the center cavity of each crab with the shrimp mixture.
6. Baste the stuffed crabs with melted butter and place on the grill over hot coals. Cook for about 20 minutes or until the shrimp mixture is cooked thoroughly and the crab shells are hot.
7. Optional - To make egg rolls: Place 1 to 1-1/2 tablespoons of the stuffing mixture diagonally onto an egg roll wrap. Fold the bottom corner over the filling, roll once, bring the side flaps over and lightly moisten the edges to seal like an envelope. Heat oil to 350°F, place flap-side down in oil, and fry 2-3 minutes until golden brown, turning once or twice.
8. Optional - To bake egg rolls: Brush lightly with olive oil, place on a cookie sheet sprayed with cooking spray, and bake in a 400°F oven for 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.
9. Optional - For Stuffed Mushrooms: Remove mushroom centers and chop fine. Sauté the chopped centers with the shrimp stuffing mixture. Stuff the mushroom caps, then either sauté lightly in a buttered non-stick pan and top with cheese, or bake 15-20 minutes in a 350°F oven and top with cheese.