Description
A quick and delightful dish that combines fresh crab with al dente linguine, enhanced by aromatic garlic, shallots, and fresh herbs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 8 oz fresh lump crab meat
- 3 tbsp butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 shallot, finely chopped
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in a large pot of salted water until al dente; Drain and reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water.
- In a large skillet, melt butter over medium heat, then add garlic and shallots, sautéing until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
- Add white wine and simmer for 2-3 minutes until reduced slightly.
- Gently fold in crab meat and warm for 2 minutes.
- Add the cooked linguine to the skillet and toss with reserved pasta water, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Toss in fresh herbs and serve immediately, garnished with extra parsley.
Notes
Timing is crucial for a seamless preparation. Always taste the dish to adjust seasoning.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Pasta
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crab, linguine, pasta, quick meal, seafood, family dinner