Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  12                    crabs -- softshell
   1      cup           salad oil
   2      tablespoons   vinegar -- white
   1      teaspoon      salt
     1/4  teaspoon      tarragon leaves
   1      teaspoon      lemon pepper
     1/8  teaspoon      lemon bits or rind
     1/8  teaspoon      garlic powder

Preparation:

Liberally baste bottom of crabs with marinade. Grill over coals slowly, at least 12 inches from coals for 5 minutes. Baste top and turn; grill for 5 more minutes. Mix marinade and stand at room temp for several hours (1 C)