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NAME OF RECIPE: 
Florida Soft-Shell Blue Crabs

INGREDIENTS:

Serves 6 

12 Medium Florida soft-shell blue crabs

1/4 Teaspoon nutmeg

3/4 Cup Chopped Florida fresh parsley

1/4 TeaspoonSoy sauce

1/4 Cup Vegetable oil

1/8 Teaspoon Hot pepper sauce

1 Teaspoon Lemon juice

Florida lemon wedges

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INSTRUCTIONS:

Rinse crabs under cold running water.

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Place crabs in well-oiled, hinged wire grills.

Combine remaining ingredients except lemon wedges and warm over medium heat in saucepan.

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Baste crabs with sauce. Place crabs on rack about 4 inches from moderately hot coals and cook for 8 minutes. Baste with sauce.

Turn and cook 7 to 10 minutes longer or until lightly browned.

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Serve with lemon wedges.

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One serving (100 grams) contains: 
Calories: 80, Calories from Fat: 30, Total fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 0g, Cholesterol: 80mg, Sodium: 335mg, Total Carbohydrate: 0g, Dietary Fiber: 0g, sugars: 1g, Protein: 9g, Vitamin A: 4%DV, Vitamin C: 10%DV, Calcium: 35%DV, Iron: 15% DV. (%DV means percentage of Daily Value)

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Serves 6