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.