Alaska Crab Española

Alaska Crab Española

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 cup brandy (preferably Spanish)
  • 1 cup olive oil
  • 10 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced lengthwise
  • 1 teaspoon to 1 Tablespoon freshly cracked peppercorn medley (red, green and black peppercorns), to taste
  • 1 teaspoon to 1 Tablespoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
  • 2 to 3 pounds Alaska Crab legs/clusters (King, Snow or Dungeness), thawed or frozen
  • 1 cup large Spanish olives (preferably from the deli section), drained
  • Additional parsley for garnish, if desired
  • 1 loaf of warmed crusty bread such as sourdough or baguette

Alaska Crab Española

Prep time: 10 minutes

Cook time: 15 minutes

Servings: 4 main course or 8 appetizer

INSTRUCTIONS

Combine the first six ingredients in a large skillet or Dutch oven.

Rinse frozen Alaska Crab legs/clusters under cold running water to remove any ice glaze; pat dry with paper towels. Discard towels. Cut crab clusters or legs into smaller sections with a large knife, if desired.

Add crab to the oil mixture and cover pan tightly. Over low heat, bring the crab to a slow simmer. Cook for 8 to 10 minutes for frozen crab or 3 to 4 minutes for fresh/thawed crab. Turn the crab over, add the olives, cover and continue to simmer for 2 to 3 minutes. Remove from heat and allow the crab to rest, covered, until just warm, about 5 minutes.

Transfer to a large bowl and garnish with additional parsley, if desired. Serve family-style with crusty bread for dipping.

Nutrients per serving (with two pounds of crab): 668 calories, 32g total fat, 5g saturated fat, 44% calories from fat, 48mg cholesterol, 30g protein, 53g carbohydrate, 4g fiber, 1775mg sodium, 149mg calcium and 400mg omega-3 fatty acids.

RECIPE AND PHOTO COURTESY OF ALASKA SEAFOOD

In this recipe: Wild-Caught Alaska Crab