Pasta with Crab for One Person
Indulge in the ultimate gourmet solo dining experience with this Pasta with Crab for One—a quick and elegant meal designed to impress your taste buds in just 25 minutes! Featuring tender strands of al dente spaghetti coated in a luscious blend of garlic-infused olive oil, zesty lemon, and a touch of red chili flakes, this recipe shines with its star ingredient: sweet, delicate crab meat. The addition of fresh parsley and a finishing splash of lemon juice brightens every bite, while a hint of butter adds rich, velvety depth. Perfect for a weeknight treat or a cozy special occasion, this single-serving crab pasta is both easy to prepare and effortlessly luxurious.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 100 grams spaghetti
- 75 grams crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 0.5 teaspoons red chili flakes
- 0.5 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- to taste salt
- to taste black pepper
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Instructions
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add the spaghetti and cook until al dente, following the package instructions (usually 8–10 minutes). Reserve 1/4 cup of pasta water before draining.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1–2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the red chili flakes and cook for another 30 seconds.
Reduce the heat to low and add the crab meat to the skillet. Gently toss to coat in the garlic oil and heat through, about 2 minutes.
Stir in the lemon zest, half of the chopped parsley, and the unsalted butter. Allow the butter to melt completely.
Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet, tossing to combine. If the mixture seems dry, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen it.
Season the pasta with salt and black pepper to taste.
Turn off the heat and finish with a drizzle of lemon juice and the remaining parsley.
Serve immediately in a warm bowl. Enjoy your delightful crab pasta dish!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 42.0 g | 54% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.4 g | 57% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 71 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 2649 mg | 115% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 35.5 g | 13% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.0 g | 11% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.2 g | ||
| Protein | 20.0 g | 40% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 99 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 3.4 mg | 19% | |
| Potassium | 362 mg | 8% | |
*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.
