Grilled Crab Legs for The 4th Of July

Grilled Crab Legs for The 4th Of July

This year we are trying Grilled Crab Legs for The 4th Of July. Although it is a very unconventional approach, by grilling up some crab legs, they were absolutely delicious.

JUMP TO RECIPE

Low Country Broil 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSNow I know you guys have probably heard of a Low Country Boil, sometimes also called Frogmore stew. It is quite famous in the southern coastal regions. It is where you boil up crab, shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage all in one pot, then dump the contents out onto a picnic table usually covered with newspaper. This is my Grilled Crab Legs for The 4th Of July spin on that concept, except we will be smoking up the entire contents on The Big Green Egg just to add a little bit more flavor. So come on inside, and enjoy all the patriotic decor while we smoke up a Low Country fest you are going to love. 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSI was so excited to finally get my Americana bunting up this year. I actually decided to put it up for Memorial Day, and celebrate 30 Days of Americana, which is kind of like the 30 days of Gratitude and means it could stay up until the 4th of July, right? Brilliant plan if you ask me, the holidays are barely a month apart so why not just keep the decor out for the entire summer?

Patio 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSAs you make your way to the grilling porch you will find that we have laid out a few more festive accessories. Which go so nicely with the new denim blue cushions we selected for our patio furniture, how lucky is that? When I picked out the cushions I just knew I wanted something that would look pretty against the green wood line and not show a whole lot of dirt or pollen. Denim blue seemed to fit the bill nicely.Dining on 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSFor each of the place settings I have layered an American flag on top of an old banker’s bag, which are made out of canvas. These are the very same bags used to transport money to banks, specifically change. I kept a stack of these bags when we liquidated my father’s vending machine company over 15 years ago as a memento, plus I think they are really cool. Plus I have found so many uses for these bags, including this unexpected use as a placemat, which is perfect since you can a tie your bandana napkin and silverware down on a windy day, as seen below. Placsetting 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSMy galvanized chargers are always the perfect choice for this time of year and especially for an outdoor event. I also found these great plastic food baskets which could also be used for grilling burgers and dogs. They reminded me a little bit of The Varsity. For today’s dinner I lined them with wax paper instead of the more traditional low country boil newspaper option just to keep things tidy. Lemon Wedge as weights 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSTo keep the wax paper from blowing away in the wind, before the food is ready, I weighed the wax paper and baskets with a fresh slice of lemon and a set of crab crackers.  Not only is this functional but it sets the fresh seafood theme.Lemon Squeeze JENRON DESIGNSTo add a little spark to our leggy summer time flowers in our  DIY Umbrella Basket seen from a post early this spring. I added in a few flags, firecrackers and shooting stars. These are just floral picks you can pick up from any craft store or online and they really can dress up a living centerpiece that has been around all season and make it feel fresh again.

Centerpiece 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSAs you can see below, the food must be almost done as we already have an unexpected diner waiting for his basket full of seafood, lol. I am not sure if Ralphy is just being patriotic and looking at the flag or just the intoxicating smelling that snow crab smoke coming off the Big Green Egg has him sniffing the breeze. Ralphy Celebrating 4th of July JENRON DESIGNS

THE DETAILS ON THE CRAB

So as we take a look over at the crab legs on the grill here is the basic recipe for smoking your crab legs. You want to make a BBQ butter sauce to baste them with every 10 minutes. For 5-6 lbs of crab, we used 2 sticks of butter, 2 tbls. Fox Bros. BBQ Rub, 1 tsp Old Bay, 2 tbls. Cilantro (minced). The frozen crab legs were first dredged in the butter then placed on the grill, basting every 10 mins for 30 mins  at 250 degrees.Crabs for 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSDuring this time we also grilled and smoked the corn, potatoes, zucchini, shrimp and sausage. We actually used beer brats as a fun 4th of July twist this time, instead of our usual andouille, and they were quite nice to add into the mix. I also added in the zucchini because I really just felt like I just needed to add something green, this meal had a lot of carbs and protein, lol.Frogmore 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSAs the items come hot off the grill you can serve them right into the wax paper lined baskets. This will also allow your guests to eat in courses or nibble on fresh bits as they finish cooking. Kind of like hibachi where the chef tosses a few shrimp at you but is still working on the veggies. Crab Boil 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSThe corn and potatoes will take the longest, followed by the beer brats or sausage. So be mindful as you add things on to the grill and temps that you need to be cooking each of the items at. In fact we cooked the crab and shrimp first at 250 degrees then fired up the grill for the rest of the meal. The crab and shrimp where chilled in the fridge until we were ready to serve the meal.Tasty 4th of July JENRON DESIGNS

I think this take on a Low Country Grill for the 4th of July turned out great. It was a fun, but unexpected dining experience and not just your same old burgers and hot dogs. You could always dress is it with a few steaks and make it a surf and turf. One of our favorite ways to stock our freezer is Omaha Steaks and they always have a great deal going on this time of year. I have some great affiliate offers that I can pass along to you: Homemade Lemonade 4th of July JENRON DESIGNS.jA big pitcher of fresh squeezed lemonade is the perfect drink option for this meal. To me it says summer time and seafood. I added a  few fresh slices of lemons to garnish the mason jar glasses, then floated a few in the actual pitcher which was so simple but really dressed up the look of plain old lemonade. You can also check my link for my special variety of Rosewater Lemonade for an unexpected twist on an old classic, or see my Classic Homemade Lemonade Recipe and learn all about how to make a classic cocktail called the Bee’s Knees.

Stars & Stripes 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSWhen you are entertaining you will find that it is the little details that make the biggest impact. A fun paper straw in blue with stars, that pops against your fresh squeezed lemonade. These are all very simple things that are easy to do, and cost very little, yet they will make your guest feel like you really put forth an effort to plan a fun event.Dinner TIme 4th of July JENRON DESIGNS

Don’t forget the dessert! Watermelon is probably one of the most iconic 4th of July treats I can think of, besides Apple Pie, which I have linked a great recipe for, if you need it. Today, it is so hot we just decided to keep it cool and simple with fresh sweet chilled watermelon slices, light and easy on the stomach, not to heavy so you can have room for pie later.

Dessert 4th of July JENRON DESIGNSBe sure to Shop all my Americana favorites below and get you some festive hats and crowns! Now, get out there and celebrate your independence, wear your funny hats, play your patriotic music and shoot off your fireworks. God bless the U.S.A., you go ‘Merica!

If you liked this post check out my other 4th of July Celebrations:

Fourth of July Tablescape

A Farm to Table Fourth of July

Banana Puddin’ Poptails by the Pool

Funny Hats 4th of July JENRON DESIGNS

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33 Comments

  1. This entire layout is so festive and patriotic! I absolutely love it! And grilled crab legs sound incredible!

  2. sunshine and daisies

    What a fun idea to smoke up some crab legs, they sure do look good. I bet your guest loved them I know sure would have. Such great tablescape with the bandanas pin wheels and those bankers bags it is all just too cute!

  3. The Delightful Farmhouse

    I love that you did a spin on a Low Country Supper, via the grill, that is so innovative, but that is what I have come to expect from you. Leading the pack all the time! I bet it sure did taste good, tell you husband, good job 🙂 The decor looks great too as always.

  4. Well, thanks a lot! Now I want crab legs! LOL. They look and sound amazing! I love your decor. I especially like the centerpiece on your table, its so sweet. Have a wonderful holiday!

  5. I can’t believe July 4th is almost here. This looks like a great set up for hosting and having fun. Enjoy your 4th!
    Nailil

  6. Yum!! Everything looks so festive and delicious!

  7. Such a great 4th of July set up! Every detail was just perfect! We are going to have to try the crab it looks delicious and sounds so easy, which is my kind of cooking!

  8. Your tablescape and decor are brilliant Jennifer. I love how you incorporated the old banker’s bags and the history behind them. Grilling is always our favourite way to cook here in the summer, you have given me some great celebration ideas!

  9. Thank You Lisa I appreciate this really sweet comment you are always so supportive. I am so happy to hear that you found a little inspiration from our backyard barbecue. My husband really knocked this theme out of the park with those smoked crab legs they were sooooo good, and the idea of Smoking a Low Country Supper was born from there, the flavors were amazing.

  10. Wow you did an amazing job! I love all the details with the decoration and the food looks incredible. Your party is definitely one I would wanna be attending!

  11. Teresa Best

    As a born and bred southern girl I love a good Low Country Boil, and the fact that you took that entire dinner idea to the Big Green Egg and smoked it is truly fantastic! I know that had to taste amazing, I am going to need to score a invite to one of these shindigs. You really know how to entertain and make some tasty food. Tell you husband good job, and give that man a drink!

  12. Wow, I love the decor that you made! I especially like this beautiful blue color. It’s deep and goes with everythink so nicely. As for food, I like the creativity of combining all this stuff, I bet it tastes great as it looks 🙂

  13. Alexandria

    I absolutely love the 4th of July decor & the food looks delicious too!

  14. Mikeala Cortez

    Jen I am always so inspired by your pictures for table settings your should do a book of all your tables, I could look them all day long.

  15. Des

    Oh my goodness! Can we come over to your house for the 4th? He he! The set up is absolutely perfect and those crab legs look AMAZING!
    Have fun!
    ❤️Des

  16. You have a great set up for the 4th, what a great party idea. The menu for one is perfect, as always you zigged when everyone else zagged, no burgers at the Gainer’s house, lol.

  17. The decor is stunning. Absolutely perfect for the occasion. You have included some of my faves in this meal. Your layout always makes me hungry and it so inviting I totally want to come over to your house 🙂

  18. Land of Nod

    Oh how I love crab legs but I would have never thought about putting them on the grill, we always steam them. I bet smoking them would put a nice flavor on the meat. They do something like this down in the islands roasting over hot coals with lots of herb, peppers, and wood chips to create a smokey flavor is that where you inspiration came from? If so that is pretty cool, you tend to have some interesting ideas it why I follow you.

  19. Your decor is just sublime. I love that you went in a different direction. Grilled crab legs are such a great idea and I know they are just yummy!

  20. I love your patriotic decor. The description of the low country boil makes it seem so delicious. I wish I was invited to your festivities. Happy 4th of July

  21. Ashley N. Rice

    What a great idea to grill or smoke the fixings for a Low Country Boil, the flavor profile alone must be out of this world! After reading your blog post I browsed your website I really like what I am seeing. Keep up the quality posts!

  22. Urban Farmgirl

    How did I not see this post? I love me some crab legs! Smoked on the BIG GREEN EGG! Good lord I know those have got to be good! I am trying these right away!

  23. The Wooly Farmhouse

    We love a good low country boil, but smoking instead of steaming really steps it up a notch. That is such a good idea.

  24. Laquita Karly

    Hi, your post is interesting and shared it in my social media account.Keep up the high quality work!

  25. Farmhouse Fixer Upper

    Hey girl you know I love some crab legs and the hubs loves to grill on his BGE, I am sure this will become a staple at out home too.

  26. I actually never had crab legs and we don’t celebrate the 4th of July in Italy but I hope one day I’ll be able to experience it in the states

  27. Amber Myers

    I am loving the decor! My kids would be all about crab legs. They gobble up seafood.

  28. Grilled crab legs sound SOOO good right now. It’s been too long since I’ve had crab.

  29. Monica Simpson

    Ok I need to try this! I love grilling but have never tried crab legs. I’m drooling!

  30. Wow, I love all these little details – the table looks absolutely stunning. I hadn’t heard of Low Country Boil, it sounds like a fun way to eat. Hope you enjoyed the celebrations!

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