Description
A simple yet luxurious dish that combines the sweetness of crab with the richness of garlic and butter, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz linguine (fresh or dried)
- 12 oz lump crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup dry white wine
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1/4 tsp chili flakes
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Cook the linguine in salted boiling water according to package instructions until al dente. Reserve a cup of pasta water before draining.
- Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until translucent, being careful not to brown it.
- Add dry white wine and let it simmer for a few minutes to cook off the alcohol.
- Stir in the lump crab meat, lemon juice, and chili flakes. Fold in the cooked linguine, adding reserved pasta water as needed to achieve a loose sauce.
- Toss in chopped parsley just before serving.
- Plate immediately, garnishing with lemon wedges and extra chili flakes if desired.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the garlic or lemon to match your taste. Consider shrimp as a substitute for crab, or omit the protein for a vegetarian option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crab linguine, seafood pasta, quick dinner, easy recipes, family meals