Description
Discover the delightful warmth of Spicy Crab Pasta, a dish that combines tender crab meat with a creamy, spicy sauce. This recipe transforms your dinner table into a gourmet experience, perfect for cozy nights or festive gatherings. With rich flavors and an eye-catching presentation, it’s sure to impress family and friends alike!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fresh lump crab meat
- 8 oz spaghetti or fettuccine
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- ½ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Cook pasta in salted boiling water until al dente; reserve some pasta water.
- In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Gradually add heavy cream while stirring; let simmer gently.
- Stir in red pepper flakes and then fold in crab meat, heating through carefully.
- Combine pasta with the sauce in the skillet, adjusting thickness with reserved pasta water if necessary.
- Garnish with Parmesan cheese and parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg