Best 8 Easy Crab Linguine Recipes

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In the realm of seafood pasta dishes, "easy crab linguine" stands as a radiant culinary star, captivating palates with its exquisite blend of delicate crab meat, savory sauce, and tender pasta. This heartwarming dish is a symphony of flavors, textures, and aromas that transports diners to a coastal haven with every bite. Whether you're a seasoned chef or just starting your culinary adventures, this comprehensive guide will unveil the secrets to crafting the perfect easy crab linguine. From selecting the freshest crab to mastering the art of creating a velvety sauce, we'll take you on a journey of culinary exploration, ensuring that your crab linguine turns out extraordinary.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CRAB LINGUINE



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My husband loves this dish and can prepare this one himself! Got it out of an ad for Louis Kemp Seafood products. We have used imitation lobster and crab. I bet it would be awesome with shrimp.

Provided by Naner

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 package imitation crabmeat
6 -8 ounces linguine
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon dry oregano
2 tablespoons butter
1 medium tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup whipping cream
1/2 cup sliced green onion
1/2 cup swiss cheese, shredded
1/2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese, shredded

Steps:

  • Cook pasta according to package direction.
  • On low to medium heat, saute garlic and oregano in butter for 1 minute, stir frequently.
  • Add tomatoes and stir 3 minutes.
  • Add remaining ingredients, until cheese is melted.
  • Serve sauce over hot cooked pasta.

EASY CRAB LINGUINE



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A yummy sauce using surimi crab.

Provided by Marian Collins

Categories     Seafood     Fish

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package linguini pasta
¼ cup butter
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
⅜ cup all-purpose flour
4 cups milk
¾ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pound imitation crabmeat

Steps:

  • Cook the pasta in boiling salted water until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, melt butter or margarine in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and garlic, and cook till transparent.
  • Mix flour into butter or margarine mixture to make a paste. Add warmed milk, and stir until well mixed. Heat gently, and when milk is quite hot add the parmesan. Stir until cheese is melted and sauce is thick. Don't boil. Stir in the crab, heat through.
  • Drain pasta. Serve sauce over hot noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 569 calories, Carbohydrate 81.7 g, Cholesterol 57.3 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 3.5 g, Protein 26.1 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, Sodium 915.3 mg, Sugar 15.7 g

CRAB LINGUINE



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Becky Moldenhauer of La Crescent, Minnesota lightened up the creamy sauce for this delicious seafood pasta dish after seeing it in a cookbook. "My entire family loves it," she notes. "In fact, they always ask for seconds."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 50m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

8 ounces uncooked linguine
1 cup reduced-sodium chicken broth
1 cup 2% milk
1/2 cup fat-free evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter, divided
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
2 packages (8 ounces each) imitation crabmeat, flaked
2 tablespoons finely chopped green onion
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, bring broth to a boil; cook until reduced to 1/3 cup. Stir in milk and evaporated milk; return to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer until reduced to about 1-1/3 cups, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat. , In a skillet, melt 1 tablespoon butter; stir in flour until smooth. Gradually stir in milk mixture. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Add the crab, onion, lemon juice, salt and pepper; heat through. , Drain linguine; place in a serving bowl. Toss with Parmesan cheese and remaining butter. Add sauce and toss to coat.

Nutrition Facts :

LINGUINE CRAB



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 30m

Yield about 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 fennel bulb
Extra-virgin olive oil
1 garlic clove, peeled and finely chopped
1 tablespoon fennel seeds, crushed
2 dried chilis, crumbled
About 14 ounces (400 grams) crabmeat
1 lemon, zest grated and juiced
About 11.5 ounces (320 grams) linguine

Steps:

  • Remove the tough, outer part and stalk of the fennel. Slice the bulb as finely as you can across the grain. Keep any of the green tops.
  • Heat 2 tablespoons oil in a thick-bottomed pan, add the garlic, fennel seeds, and chilis and cook to soften. Add the crab, zest and lemon juice, and season. Stir through, just to heat up the crab.
  • Cook the linguine in boiling salted water for 5 minutes, then add the fennel slices, and cook together until al dente. Drain the pasta, keeping a little of the water, and add to the crab mixture. Stir thoroughly to combine, adding a little of the reserved water to loosen the sauce, if necessary.
  • Serve with olive oil.

CRAB LINGUINE WITH CHILLI & PARSLEY



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Keep it simple with this restaurant-style dish that takes a few good-quality ingredients and lets them shine

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Pasta

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 8

400g linguine
4 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
1 red chilli, deseeded and chopped
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 whole cooked crab, picked, or about 100g/4oz brown crabmeat and 200g/7oz fresh white crabmeat
small splash, about 5 tbsp, white wine
small squeeze of lemon (optional)
large handful flat-leaf parsley leaves, very finely chopped

Steps:

  • Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and add the linguine. Give it a good stir and boil for 1 min less than the pack says. Stir well occasionally so it doesn't stick.
  • While the pasta cooks, gently heat 3 tbsp of olive oil with the chilli and garlic in a pan large enough to hold all the pasta comfortably. Cook the chilli and garlic very gently until they start to sizzle, then turn up the heat and add the white wine. Simmer everything until the wine and olive oil come together. Then take off the heat and add the brown crabmeat, using a wooden spatula or spoon to mash it into the olive oil to make a thick sauce.
  • When the pasta has had its cooking time, taste a strand - it should have a very slight bite. When it's ready, turn off the heat. Place the sauce on a very low heat and use a pair of kitchen tongs to lift the pasta from the water into the sauce.
  • Off the heat, add the white crabmeat and parsley to the pasta with a sprinkling of sea salt. Stir everything together really well, adding a drop of pasta water if it's starting to get claggy. Taste for seasoning and, if it needs a slight lift, add a small squeeze of lemon. Serve immediately twirled into pasta bowls and drizzled with the remaining oil.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 546 calories, Fat 17 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 74 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 27 grams protein, Sodium 1.06 milligram of sodium

LINGUINE WITH CRAB MEAT



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At All'onda in Greenwich Village, the chef Chris Jaeckle channels Venice by way of Japan. This pasta dish, which I enjoyed in his restaurant a few weeks ago, sums it up. Fresh pasta with crab meat and a smidgen of tomato is brightened with yuzu, lemon's racy Japanese cousin. I remembered the dish as I savored the food-friendly, energetic white Bordeaux. The good acidity and citric notes of these wines welcome seafood. Though Mr. Jaeckle's version calls for peekytoe crab, it is all but impossible to find in most retail fish markets, so he allowed for regular lump crab meat. As for the yuzu juice, it's sold in Japanese markets. Look for a refrigerated brand that has no preservatives. You'll have plenty left over, enough to test your cocktail-making chops before dinner.

Provided by Florence Fabricant

Categories     dinner, easy, lunch, pastas, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 jalapeño, cored, seeded, very finely minced
Zest of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon yuzu juice (sold in Japanese markets) or lemon juice
4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, sliced
4 ounces button mushrooms, sliced
1/2 cup chopped peeled and seeded tomato, fresh or canned
Salt
Japanese togarashi pepper or cayenne, to taste
2 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
1 cup dry white wine
1 cup seafood stock
1/2 pound crab meat, preferably peekytoe
12 ounces fresh linguine
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon chopped tarragon leaves

Steps:

  • Combine jalapeño, lemon zest and yuzu juice in a small dish and set aside. Heat half the oil in a large sauté pan. Add the onion and cook on medium-high until it starts to caramelize. Remove it. Add the mushrooms to the pan and cook until they start to brown. Return the onions to the pan, add the tomatoes and cook until they start to dry out. Pulse the mixture in a food processor until very finely chopped. Add the jalapeño mixture and season to taste with salt and togarashi. The mixture should have a touch of heat.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil for the pasta. Heat the remaining oil in the sauté pan on low. Add the garlic, cook until it softens, then add the wine. Increase heat to medium high and reduce until the wine films the pan. Add the stock and the tomato mixture. Stir, then add the crab.
  • Cook the pasta until it is al dente, about 3 minutes. Drain and add it to the sauté pan. Add the butter. Use tongs to toss all the ingredients together. Divide among 4 warm plates, scatter tarragon on each and serve.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 586, UnsaturatedFat 16 grams, Carbohydrate 57 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 23 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 884 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

EASY CRAB TORTELLINI



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Here's a super easy, super simple method for making stuffed pasta using wonton wrappers. If you'd rather call these crab wontons or crab dumplings (or even cheater tortellini!), go ahead. No matter what you call them, this is definitely something you want in your bag of culinary tricks. They're loaded with crab and the tortellini shape does a great job of catching and holding on to all the delicious sauce.

Provided by Chef John

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Pasta by Shape Recipes     Tortellini Recipes

Time 1h50m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 18

7 saltine crackers, finely crushed
1 large egg, beaten
2 tablespoons mascarpone cheese
½ teaspoon Dijon mustard
¼ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
6 ounces lump crabmeat, very well drained, squeezed dry
6 ounces Dungeness crabmeat, very well drained, squeezed dry
¼ teaspoon seafood seasoning (such as Old Bay®)
salt to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper
1 tablespoon minced jalapeno pepper
28 (3.5 inch square) wonton wrappers, or as needed
1 ½ cups creme fraiche
1 teaspoon ground paprika
2 teaspoons fresh lemon zest
salt to taste
1 tablespoon chopped fresh dill, or more to taste
1 pinch cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Crush crackers into a bowl. Add egg, mascarpone cheese, Dijon mustard, and Worcestershire sauce; stir until combined. Let sit until crumbs have absorbed some moisture, about 5 minutes.
  • Add crab meat, seafood seasoning, salt, cayenne pepper, and jalapeno to the cracker mixture; stir until just combined. Wrap and chill in the refrigerator until flavors develop, about 1 hour.
  • Place a wonton wrapper on a work surface to resemble a diamond shape. Wet the top 2 edges with just enough water to moisten. Place 1 tablespoon crab filling right in the center and press to spread it out a bit. Pull the bottom wonton corner up and over the filling, line it up with the top corner to form a triangle, and work your way down the sides, pressing and sealing the wonton edges and pushing out any air. Press your finger right in the center of the long side to create a fold (or bend) in the triangle. Moisten the 2 "wings" and fold around the bend to seal. Repeat to form remaining tortellini.
  • Bring a pot of salted water to a boil.
  • While waiting for water to boil, place creme fraiche in a skillet over medium heat. Add paprika, lemon zest, salt, and a splash of the pasta water. Cook and stir until heated through and just starting to simmer, then turn off the heat and reserve.
  • Add tortellini to the boiling water, giving a gentle stir make sure they don't stick to the bottom. Cook for 1 minute; they may or may not float to the surface. Remove tortellini with a slotted spoon and transfer into the reserved sauce.
  • Turn heat to medium-high and cook, gently stirring and basting, until sauce is heated through and just starts to simmer. Don't overcook or the sauce will reduce too much. Turn off the heat and stir in dill. Serve immediately on warm plates and sprinkle with additional dill and cayenne.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 651.1 calories, Carbohydrate 40.6 g, Cholesterol 246.6 mg, Fat 43.9 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 28.1 g, SaturatedFat 25.6 g, Sodium 765.4 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

SPICY CRAB LINGUINE WITH MUSTARD, CRèME FRAîCHE AND HERBS



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This pasta dish is impressive, but it is barely any work at all, ideal for an impromptu gathering. The sauce is just warm crème fraîche, highly seasoned, along with a shower of herbs, and just enough green chile to cut the richness. (If you don't want chile, increase the mustard and black pepper, and add lime zest.) Obviously, you'll want the freshest sweetest crabmeat available. Substitute lobster if you can't get crab, or use small shrimp, briefly cooked in butter, and feel free to vary the herbs - basil, mint, dill or chervil would be most welcome.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     dinner, lunch, quick, pastas, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound linguine
Salt and pepper
1 cup crème fraîche
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Pinch of cayenne
1 pound cooked crab meat, lump if possible
1 serrano or jalapeño chile, seeds removed and finely chopped, or less to taste
2 tablespoons finely cut chives
6 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, roughly chopped
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Steps:

  • Put a large pot of water on to boil. Add linguine and a generous amount of salt and cook until al dente.
  • Meanwhile, in a wide skillet, warm the crème fraîche over medium heat. Stir in mustard and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Add crab meat, stir to coat, and heat through.
  • Drain pasta and add to skillet. Toss gently to coat pasta, taking care not to break up the crab meat too much. Add the chile, chives, scallions and tarragon and toss to coat. Transfer to a warm serving dish and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 428, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 60 grams, Fat 9 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 25 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 533 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality seafood: Fresh crab meat will give your dish the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crab meat, frozen crab meat is a good alternative.
  • Cook the crab meat gently: Overcooked crab meat will be tough and rubbery. Cook it just until it is heated through, about 2-3 minutes.
  • Don't overcrowd the pan: If you overcrowd the pan, the crab meat will not cook evenly. Cook the crab meat in batches if necessary.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: A good quality olive oil will add flavor to your dish. Extra virgin olive oil is the best choice.
  • Season the dish to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other seasonings to taste. You may also want to add a squeeze of lemon juice or a pinch of red pepper flakes.

Conclusion:

Crab linguine is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal. With its combination of fresh crab meat, tender linguine, and flavorful sauce, this dish is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a seafood dish that is both delicious and impressive, give crab linguine a try.

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