Description
A quick and flavorful crab linguine tossed in a light garlic butter sauce. This elegant seafood pasta comes together in just 15 minutes, making it perfect for busy yet refined meals.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 200 g linguine
Seafood and Sauce
- 150 g crab meat
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon chili flakes (optional)
Garnish
- Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the linguine: Bring a large pot of salted water to boil and cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Prepare the sauce base: Heat butter and olive oil in a pan over medium heat, allowing the butter to melt gently without browning.
- Sauté garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant but not browned to avoid bitterness.
- Cook crab meat: Add the crab meat to the pan and cook gently for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, to heat through without overcooking.
- Toss pasta with sauce: Add the cooked linguine to the pan and mix well to combine the pasta with the garlic butter crab sauce evenly.
- Season and finish: Stir in lemon juice, season with salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using. Toss everything together to blend flavors.
- Garnish and serve: Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the pasta and serve immediately while warm and fresh.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality canned crab for the best flavor and texture.
- Avoid overcooking the crab meat to keep it tender and succulent.
- Adding a splash of reserved pasta water can help make the sauce silkier and better coat the linguine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
