Description
A quick and flavorful crab linguine, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, combining crab meat, garlic, and fresh herbs in a buttery sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine pasta
- 8 oz fresh lump crab meat
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook the linguine according to package instructions until al dente, salting the water generously.
- In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat, then add minced garlic and sauté for about 30 seconds until golden and fragrant.
- Gently toss in the cooked linguine and crab meat, stirring to combine without breaking up the crab.
- Add lemon juice, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper. Toss well to heat through for 1-2 minutes.
- Finish with fresh parsley and serve immediately while warm.
Notes
For substitutions, shrimp can be used instead of crab, and dried herbs can be used in a pinch. Pair with a side salad and a chilled white wine.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: crab linguine, seafood pasta, quick dinner, weeknight meal, family favorite