DarlaJP 
I love crab and the first marinated cracked crab recipe I tried was wonderful www.food.com/recipe marinated cracked crab submitted by hiwayman.
I have experimented with this recipe over time and want to share my favorite reimagined version of this.
Recipe:
2 Crabs (cracked and cleaned)
1 cup olive oil
3 Tablespoons red wine vinegar
3 cloves chopped garlic
1 Tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 Tablespoon fresh thyme
1 teaspoon flake salt
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
Directions:
Combine olive oil, vinegar, garlic oregano, thyme, salt & pepper in a bowl and wisk together.
Place cracked crab into a gallon size zip lock baggie. Add wisked ingredients to the crab, seal tightly and gently shake to combine and cover the crab. Place the baggie of marinated crab on a plate or dish and store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Turn & gently mix every several hours.
Serve on a large platter with crusty sourdough French bread and a nice White Burgundy or a White Rhone blend of Marsanne & Roussane.
I like to serve guests the crab marinade in small individual dipping bowls for the French bread.
NOTE:
Marinated cracked crab is one of those wonderful surprises. For years when I serve cracked crab at home, I serve it plain right out of the shell, or in crab & shrimp salads with Louis dressing which if you love crab is delicious. Marinating crab elevates crab to an entirely different level. It has become my favorite way to have crab.
