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Crab Linguine

Quick and Easy Crab Linguine: A 15-Minute Seafood Delight

A quick and easy Crab Linguine recipe that delivers gourmet flavors in just 15 minutes, perfect for busy evenings.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Seafood
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Substitution: Use olive oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 2 Banana Shallots Substitution: Use 1/2 onion if unavailable.
  • to taste Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Sugar
  • 3 Garlic Cloves Minced.
  • 2 cups Fresh Tomatoes Diced; Substitution: Use canned tomatoes in a pinch.
  • 1/2 cup Dry White Wine or Vermouth Substitution: Omit for a non-alcoholic version.
  • juice of 1/2 Lemon
  • 200 grams Brown Crab Meat Substitution: Can use only white crab or a combination of both.
  • 100 grams White Crab Meat
For the Pasta
  • 250 grams Linguine Cooked al dente; Substitution: Any pasta type can be used.
  • 120 ml Reserved Pasta Water
For Garnishing
  • 50 grams Grated Parmesan Substitution: Nutritional yeast for a vegan option.
  • to taste Flat Leaf Parsley Chopped.
  • to taste Red Pepper Flakes Optional based on heat preference.

Equipment

  • Large chef's pan
  • Pot for boiling pasta

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Crab Linguine
  1. Melt 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter and 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat until bubbling.
  2. Add 2 finely diced banana shallots, a pinch of salt, a teaspoon of sugar, and 3 minced garlic cloves. Cook for about 5 minutes until shallots are translucent.
  3. Stir in 2 cups of diced fresh tomatoes and cook for an additional minute.
  4. Pour in 1/2 cup of dry white wine and the juice of half a lemon. Simmer for about 5 minutes.
  5. Gently fold in 200g of brown crab meat and cook for another minute.
  6. Cook 250g of linguine in a pot of salted boiling water until al dente. Reserve 120ml of pasta water before draining.
  7. Add the drained linguine into the pan with the crab sauce, mixing in 100g of white crab meat and 50g of grated Parmesan.
  8. Garnish with chopped parsley and red pepper flakes before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 60gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 15IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 6mgIron: 10mg

Notes

Use high-quality crab meat for the best flavor. Adjust sauce consistency with reserved pasta water if necessary.

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