Description
A quick and elegant dish that combines sweet crab with a savory, garlicky sauce over perfectly cooked linguine.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 1 cup fresh crab meat
- 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a rolling boil and cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil and butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until golden and fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Gently fold in the crab meat and heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the drained linguine into the skillet with the crab, adding a splash of reserved pasta water, lemon juice, crushed red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
- Remove from heat and stir in freshly chopped parsley. Serve with extra parsley and a lemon wedge for garnish.
Notes
Ensure to reserve pasta water and don’t overcook the garlic for optimal flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: crab linguine, quick dinner, seafood pasta, easy recipe, family favorite