Alaskan Crab (or Halibut) Española
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 15 minutes | Total Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 to 3 pounds Vital Choice Alaskan King Crab or Alaskan Halibut
- 1/2 cup brandy (preferably Spanish)
- 1 cup Vital Choice organic extra virgin olive
- 10 garlic cloves, peeled and sliced lengthwise
- 1 to 3 teaspoon freshly cracked peppercorn medley (red, green and black peppercorns), to taste
- 1 to 3 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, to taste
- 1 teaspoon organic garlic granules, or to taste
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 2 tablespoons chopped flat leaf parsley
- 1 cup large Spanish olives, drained
- Additional parsley for garnish, if desired
- 1 loaf of warmed crusty bread such as sourdough or baguette
Instructions
- Combine the brandy, olive oil, garlic cloves, pepper, red pepper flakes, garlic granules, sea salt and parsley in a large skillet or Dutch oven.
- Cut crab legs (or halibut portions) into smaller sections with a large knife, if desired.
- Add crab (or halibut) to the oil mixture and cover pan tightly. Over low heat, bring the crab (or halibut) to a slow simmer. Cook crab for 2 to 3 minutes, or halibut for 5 to 6 minutes.
- Turn the crab (or halibut) over, add the olives, cover and continue to simmer 2 to 3 minutes (if using crab) or 3 to 4 minutes (if using halibut). Remove from heat and allow the crab (or halibut) to rest, covered, until just warm, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer to a large bowl and garnish with additional parsley, if desired. Serve crusty bread for dipping.