Description
Spicy Crab Pasta is a delightful blend of rich, creamy sauce and succulent crab that elevates any meal to a gourmet experience. This dish combines perfectly cooked pasta with fresh garlic, a hint of spice, and the luxurious taste of crab meat, making it ideal for cozy dinners or special occasions. Impress your guests or enjoy a comforting night in with this easy-to-follow recipe that promises to tantalize your taste buds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 1 cup fresh lump crab meat
- 3 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Cook the pasta in salted boiling water until al dente (8-10 minutes). Drain, reserving some pasta water.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and sauté minced garlic for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Add heavy cream and red pepper flakes; simmer for about 5 minutes until thickened.
- Gently fold in the crab meat and heat for 2-3 minutes.
- Toss the cooked pasta with the sauce; add reserved pasta water if needed for consistency.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (250g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg