Description
A quick and flavorful crab linguine tossed in a light garlic butter sauce. This elegant Italian seafood pasta is ready in just 15 minutes, combining tender crab meat with the richness of butter and garlic for a perfect meal any day of the week.
Ingredients
Pasta
- 200 g linguine
Seafood
- 150 g crab meat
Sauce & Seasoning
- 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)
- Fresh parsley, for garnish
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Cook linguine according to package instructions until al dente, then drain and set aside.
- Prepare Sauce: In a pan, heat butter and olive oil over medium heat until melted and warm.
- Sauté Garlic: Add minced garlic to the pan and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute, taking care not to burn it.
- Add Crab Meat: Gently add crab meat to the pan and cook for 2–3 minutes, warming it through without overcooking to keep it tender.
- Toss Pasta: Add the cooked linguine to the pan and toss to combine well with the crab and garlic butter sauce.
- Season: Stir in lemon juice, salt, black pepper, and chili flakes if using, adjusting seasoning to taste.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with fresh parsley and serve the linguine immediately while hot.
Notes
- Use fresh or high-quality canned crab for best flavor.
- Avoid overcooking crab meat to keep it tender and juicy.
- Add a splash of reserved pasta water for a silkier, more cohesive sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
