Crab Linguini
Indulge in the elegance of Crab Linguini, a luxurious pasta dish that brings the fresh, briny flavors of the sea straight to your table. Perfectly al dente linguini is tossed in a velvety garlic and white wine cream sauce, enlivened by a touch of zesty lemon and a subtle kick of red pepper flakes. Tender, succulent crab meat takes center stage, complemented by fresh parsley and a dusting of Parmesan cheese for a truly gourmet finish. Ready in just 30 minutes, this recipe is ideal for weeknight dinners or special occasions when you want to impress. Whether enjoyed on its own or paired with a crisp glass of white wine, Crab Linguini is a sophisticated yet simple dish that’s sure to satisfy seafood lovers.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguini pasta
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
- 0.5 cups dry white wine
- 1 cups heavy cream
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 8 oz crab meat, cooked and picked over for shells
- 0.25 cups fresh parsley, chopped
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil and cook the linguini according to the package directions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water, then drain the pasta and set aside.
In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and foamy.
Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the skillet and sauté for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until the garlic is fragrant and just starting to turn golden.
Pour the white wine into the skillet to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom, and let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to reduce slightly.
Stir in the heavy cream and lemon juice, and let the mixture gently simmer for 3-5 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
Add the cooked crab meat to the skillet and cook for another 2-3 minutes, gently stirring to combine and warm the crab through.
Toss the cooked linguini into the sauce, adding the reserved pasta water a little at a time if the sauce is too thick, and mix to coat the noodles evenly.
Stir in the chopped parsley and Parmesan cheese, and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
Serve immediately, garnished with additional parsley or Parmesan if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2327 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.3 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 75.8 g | 379% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 462 mg | 154% | |
| Sodium | 5600 mg | 243% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 121.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.7 g | 35% | |
| Total Sugars | 5.2 g | ||
| Protein | 85.0 g | 170% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 895 mg | 69% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1637 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
