Description
Discover the delightful experience of Quick and Delicious Crab Linguine, a sophisticated yet simple seafood meal that comes together in just 15 minutes. This exquisite dish combines tender linguine with a luscious sauce made from brown and white crab meat, fresh tomatoes, garlic, and a splash of white wine. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe highlights the rich flavors of crab while maintaining an elegant touch. Serve it with a sprinkle of parsley and red pepper flakes for an added burst of flavor. Your family and friends will be impressed by this gourmet dish that feels both comforting and indulgent!
Ingredients
Scale
- ½ tbsp unsalted butter
- ½ tbsp olive oil
- 3 banana shallots (finely diced)
- 3 garlic cloves (minced)
- 4 fresh tomatoes (diced)
- 200 g brown crab meat
- 200 g white crab meat
- 400 g linguine (cooked al dente)
- 4 tbsp grated parmesan
- Fresh parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large chef's pan, melt butter and olive oil over medium heat.
- Add shallots, garlic, salt, and sugar; sauté for 5 minutes until soft.
- Stir in chopped tomatoes; cook for about 1 minute.
- Pour in white wine and lemon juice; bring to a simmer for 5 minutes.
- Mix in brown crab meat and stir well.
- Cook linguine according to package instructions; reserve pasta water before draining.
- Combine cooked linguine with the sauce, adding white crab meat and parmesan cheese. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed.
- Toss with parsley, adjust seasoning if necessary, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (300g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg