Spaghettini with Crab Lime Chilli
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Spaghettini with Crab Lime Chilli, a quick and elegant seafood pasta recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring delicate spaghettini tossed in a fragrant sauce of fresh crab meat, zesty lime, and a hint of red chili heat, this dish strikes a perfect balance between richness and freshness. Minced garlic and parsley add depth, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ties everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light yet satisfying meal can be served with a sprinkle of parmesan for extra indulgence. Perfect for lovers of easy gourmet pasta recipes, this dish will transport you straight to the shores of the Mediterranean!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 400 g spaghettini
- 300 g crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- to taste sea salt
- to taste black pepper
- 50 g fresh parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Instructions
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghettini according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the minced garlic and chopped chili to the skillet. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Stir in the crab meat and cook for 2-3 minutes to warm through.
Add the lime zest and juice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Add the cooked spaghettini to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce. If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Turn off the heat and mix in the chopped parsley.
Serve immediately, garnished with grated parmesan cheese if desired, along with extra parsley and lime wedges for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1629 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 77.7 g | 100% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.6 g | 93% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 199 mg | 66% | |
| Sodium | 4234 mg | 184% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 142.1 g | 52% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.7 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.0 g | ||
| Protein | 97.5 g | 195% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.5 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 868 mg | 67% | |
| Iron | 6.8 mg | 38% | |
| Potassium | 1578 mg | 34% | |
*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.
