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King Crab with Radicchio, Lemon and Tarragon

King Crab with Radicchio, Lemon and Tarragon

In this dish, tarragon adds a delicious and fresh flavor to the king crab and radicchio.  Serve it with crusty bread for a nice lunch.
Serves 4-6

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces king crabmeat , cut into large pieces
  • 2 heads radicchio , cut into 3 wedges
  • 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves , chopped
  • 4 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • In a medium pan over medium-low heat, add 6 tablespoons of the olive oil, lemon juice and tarragon, and season with salt and pepper. Gently cook for 3-4 minutes, occasionally stirring. Reduce the heat to low, add the crabmeat and cook for 1 minute longer. Remove from the heat and keep warm.
  • In a large cast-iron skillet or pan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil. Add the radicchio, season with salt and pepper, and gently cook on both sides, for 4 minutes total.
  • Transfer the radicchio to a serving platter. Spoon the sauce and crabmeat over the top. Sprinkle with additional sea salt, if desired. Serve immediately.