Spaghettini with crab and spicy lemon sauce is an exquisite dish that combines the delicate flavor of crab with the vibrant tang of lemon. The sauce is light, yet bursting with flavor, and the spaghettini provides the perfect base to soak up all of the deliciousness. This dish is best enjoyed during the summer months, when crab is at its peak, but it can be enjoyed year-round with frozen or canned crab. With its simple preparation and impressive presentation, this dish is sure to become a favorite for any occasion.
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SPAGHETTINI WITH SPICY SEAFOOD
My mom had her go-to dinner party dishes and this pasta was always a hit. It is one of my favorites-and one of the first recipes that made me love seafood. The beauty is in its simplicity: For all its flavor and elegance, the dish has the approachability of a quick weeknight meal. - Stephen Jackson, Recipe Developer
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories main-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until it is shimmering. Season the shrimp with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook until lightly browned on both sides, about 3 minutes total; transfer to a plate. Season the scallops with salt and pepper, add to the skillet and cook undisturbed until nicely browned on the bottom, about 2 minutes. Give the scallops a quick stir and cook 1 minute, then transfer to the plate with the shrimp.
- Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to the package directions for al dente. Strain, reserving 1/2 cup cooking water.
- While the spaghetti cooks, reduce the heat to medium, add the garlic to the skillet and cook until softened and lightly browned, about 3 minutes. Add the wine and cook, stirring to scrape up any brown bits, until reduced by half, about 2 minutes. Add the tomatoes, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and cook, stirring occasionally, until the sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Add the pasta, shrimp, scallops and reserved cooking water and toss to combine. Continue cooking until the sauce coats the pasta and the seafood is heated through, about 2 minutes.
- Turn off the heat, stir in the parsley and basil and divide among four serving bowls. Sprinkle with the lemon zest, drizzle with more olive oil if desired and serve.
SPAGHETTINI WITH CRAB AND SPICY LEMON SAUCE
Provided by Brian Hill
Categories Fish Pasta Sauté Quick & Easy Lemon Crab Prosciutto Parsley Bon Appétit
Yield Makes 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
- Meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil and garlic in large skillet over medium heat. Mix in next 4 ingredients.
- Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid. Add pasta, 1/4 cup cooking liquid, chopped parsley, and crabmeat to skillet. Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta, adding more cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary, about 4 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to large platter. Top with prosciutto, if desired. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley sprigs.
SPICY CRAB SPAGHETTINI WITH PRESERVED LEMON
The brininess of preserved lemons brings out the sweetness of the king crab you'll find in each twirl of pasta.
Categories Citrus Pasta Shellfish Quick & Easy Dinner Lunch Lemon Seafood Crab Gourmet Australia Sugar Conscious Pescatarian Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 4 (first course) servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook spaghettini in a pasta pot of boiling salted water (3 tablespoons salt for 6 quarts water) until al dente.
- Meanwhile, cook onion in oil in a large heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until softened. Stir in sambal oelek and cook 1 minute, then add crabmeat. Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring frequently, just until crabmeat is heated through.
- Drain pasta, then add to skillet along with remaining ingredients and toss to coat well.
CRAB & LEMON SPAGHETTI
Delicious crab and lemon spaghetti in 15 minutes
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Pasta, Supper
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil, feed in the spaghetti and cook for the time it says on the pack, stirring a couple of times to stop it sticking.
- Peel and finely chop the garlic; halve, seed and finely chop the chilli. Roughly chop the parsley. Open the can of crab meat and tip the contents into a sieve. Drain well.
- Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large frying pan, add the garlic and chilli and fry for 1 minute. Tip the crab meat into the pan with the wine, season with salt and pepper and heat through for a minute or so, stirring.
- Drain the pasta, return it to the pan and tip in the crab mixture, the last tablespoon of oil and the parsley. Toss everything together and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 416 calories, Fat 10 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 65 grams carbohydrates, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 18 grams protein, Sodium 0.5 milligram of sodium
SPAGHETTINI WITH CRAB, LIME & CHILLI
From Bill Granger's bills Sydney Food. This dish relies on the hot pasta to warm the other ingredients, so combine immediately after draining. This works well as a quick weeknight meal. I've made many variations, using only lemon zest and juice, coriander in place of the parsley, omitting the lime and adding Parmesan, etc. . . It's easy and versatile.
Provided by AmandaInOz
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 20m
Yield 2 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine the crab, garlic, chilli, lime zest, lime and lemon juices, parsley, green onions, salt and pepper in a large bowl. Stir in olive oil to combine. Taste to adjust the seasoning.
- Bring a large pot of salted water to the boil. Add pasta, stir well and continue boiling, stirring occasionally, until it is al dente, according to the manufacturer's instructions. Drain well.
- Toss pasta into crab mixture and serve in individual bowls.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 706, Fat 29.2, SaturatedFat 4.1, Cholesterol 31.5, Sodium 1804.8, Carbohydrate 83.8, Fiber 4.4, Sugar 4.5, Protein 28
SPAGHETTI WITH CRAB, CHERRY TOMATOES & BASIL
Punchy fresh flavours in a good-for-you-dish are often what you need for a midweek boost. This pasta dish has it all
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil. Add the garlic and chilli flakes. Cook until just pale golden, then add the tomatoes. Cook 3 mins more on a high heat until the tomatoes start to break down a little. Add the lemon juice and cook for 1-2 mins. Remove from the heat and stir in the crab to warm through - not too much or it will break up.
- Boil the pasta in a large pan of salted water following pack instructions then drain. Mix the pasta in the warm pot with the sauce, lemon zest and capers, and toss the basil through.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 calories, Fat 6 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 52 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 5 grams sugar, Fiber 3 grams fiber, Protein 26 grams protein, Sodium 1.36 milligram of sodium
Tips:
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crab meat, you can use frozen crab meat that has been thawed and drained.
- Be careful not to overcook the crab meat. Crab meat is very delicate and can easily become tough if it is overcooked.
- Use a good quality olive oil for the sauce. The olive oil will help to bring out the flavor of the other ingredients in the sauce.
- Add the lemon juice and zest to the sauce at the end of cooking. This will help to preserve the bright flavor of the lemon.
- Serve the pasta with a sprinkling of fresh parsley or basil. This will add a pop of color and flavor to the dish.
Conclusion:
This spaghettini with crab and spicy lemon sauce is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight dinner. The delicate flavor of the crab is perfectly complemented by the spicy lemon sauce, and the pasta is cooked to perfection. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.
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