Description
A quick and satisfying crab linguine recipe that combines sweet crab meat with garlic, lemon, and cream for a comforting family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine
- 8 oz fresh lump crab meat
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1/2 cup cream
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the linguine until al dente (about 8-10 minutes). Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Gently fold in the crab meat and cream, warming the mixture for another 2-3 minutes.
- Add the drained linguine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce, adding reserved pasta water as needed for creaminess.
- Finish with lemon juice, chopped herbs, salt, and pepper to taste.
- Serve by twirling the linguine into nests on plates and garnish with extra herbs and lemon zest.
Notes
Serve with a light side salad and a glass of white wine for a perfect meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: crab linguine, quick dinner, family meal, pasta, seafood