When the desire for a delectable meal where the flavors of the sea harmonize with creamy richness strikes, look no further than spicy crab linguine with crème fraîche. This tantalizing dish takes you on a culinary voyage, where tender crab meat and succulent linguine intertwine in a symphony of textures, while the subtle heat of spices awakens your palate. The addition of crème fraîche adds a touch of velvety luxury, bringing together all the elements in perfect harmony. Whether it's a casual family gathering or an intimate dinner party, this recipe is guaranteed to impress.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
SPICY CRAB LINGUINE WITH MUSTARD, CRèME FRAîCHE AND HERBS
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
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
MINI CRAB CAKES WITH MUSTARD CREME FRAICHE
Provided by Valerie Bertinelli
Categories main-dish
Time 50m
Yield 15 mini crab cakes
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the mustard creme fraiche: Mix together the creme fraiche, whole-grain mustard, Dijon and seafood seasoning in a small bowl and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- For the mini crab cakes: Pulse the bread in a food processor to make coarse breadcrumbs; transfer to a large bowl. Add the crab, mayonnaise, lemon zest, Worcestershire, seafood seasoning, cayenne, scallions, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Mix gently to combine. Add the egg and mix gently but thoroughly. Roll the mixture into about 15 golf ball-sized rounds, then arrange them on a foil-lined baking sheet and flatten them slightly. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes to set.
- Melt the butter in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Cook the crab cakes, in batches if necessary, turning once, until golden brown on both sides and heated through, 3 to 4 minutes per side.
- Arrange the crab cakes on a serving platter and serve with the mustard creme fraiche dolloped on top or in a small bowl on the side. Sprinkle with the chives and serve with lemon wedges.
CREAMY LINGUINE WITH PRAWNS
This delicious recipe is ready in a flash yet special enough to serve friends too. Add fresh crab and sliced red chilli for a treat
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course, Pasta
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the pasta. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a pan and gently fry the garlic for 2 mins. Tip in the wine and bubble over a high heat for 1 min, then lower the heat and stir in the crème fraîche and lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and plenty of black pepper. Simmer for 1 min to reduce a little, then add the prawns and simmer in the sauce until just pink.
- Drain the pasta and tip into the sauce with half the chives. Use tongs to mix everything together. Divide between 2 shallow bowls and sprinkle with the remaining chives.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441 calories, Fat 8 grams fat, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 67 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 6 grams sugar, Fiber 2 grams fiber, Protein 25 grams protein, Sodium 0.62 milligram of sodium
SPICY CRAB LINGUINE WITH CREME FRAICHE
Steps:
- Put a large pot of water on to boil. Add linguine and a generous amount of salt and cook until al dente. 2. 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. 3. 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.
FRESH FETTUCCINE WITH SPICY CRAB AND SPRING ONION
Provided by Geoffrey Zakarian
Categories main-dish
Time 35m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Season generously with salt.
- Heat the olive oil, crushed red pepper flakes, garlic and spring onions in a large saute pan and cook over medium heat, stirring often, until softened, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the white wine and allow it to reduce, about 1 minute. Add the cream, then let come to a simmer and cook for 3 to 4 minutes to thicken.
- Meanwhile, add the pasta to the boiling water and cook to al dente, 2 to 3 minutes. Add the Fresno to the sauce and simmer for another minute. Turn off the heat, then stir the crab and lemon juice into the sauce. Strain the pasta directly into the sauce and gently stir to marry the sauce with the pasta. (Save a little pasta water just in case, to thin the sauce if needed.)
- Add the butter, dill, parsley, tarragon and salt to taste; the sauce should begin to glaze the pasta. Once thickened, remove the pan from the heat and season with salt and pepper. If the pasta is too thick, add a splash of reserved pasta water. Sprinkle with Parmesan and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil.
- Combine the flour and salt in a bowl and mix. Place the flour in a mound on a clean work surface. Make a well in the center of the flour. Crack the eggs into the well. Using a fork, whisk the eggs and add the oil. Slowly and carefully mix the flour into the eggs with the fork, making sure not to break through the walls of the flour mound. Once the eggs are incorporated into the flour and a dough starts to form, you can use your hands to incorporate the remaining flour and knead it into a dough. Once the dough is formed, knead for about 5 minutes. (You can also make the dough in a stand mixer.)
- Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and let it rest in the refrigerator for 45 minutes to an hour.
- On a floured work surface, roll the dough with a rolling pin into a rectangle that is about 1/8-inch thick. Lightly flour the top, then gently roll up the dough into a log. Slice into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Unravel and lay out the fettucine on a lightly floured sheet pan. (You can also run the dough through a pasta machine per the manufacturer's instructions.)
SPICED CRèME FRAîCHE
Provided by Allison Vines-Rushing
Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Dairy Ginger Side No-Cook Thanksgiving Vegetarian Quick & Easy Spice Fall Nutmeg
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Whisk all ingredients together until smooth.
SPICY CRAB PASTA
I made this up once when I was short on groceries. Surprisingly, it was super easy! The amounts for the spices are just my recommendation, but really it's just to taste.
Provided by BRIGHTEYZ
Categories Main Dish Recipes Seafood Main Dish Recipes Crab
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add farfalle pasta, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
- Melt the butter in a separate pot. Mix in crabmeat and tomatoes. Season with red pepper, garlic salt, salt, and pepper. Cook and stir 10 minutes. Toss with cooked pasta to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 360.6 calories, Carbohydrate 46.1 g, Cholesterol 49.2 mg, Fat 13.4 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 13.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 912.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
SMART CRAB LINGUINE
Italian pasta ribbons work beautifully with sweet crabmeat, peppery rocket, lemon and garlic- a perfect solo supper
Provided by Good Food team
Categories Dinner, Main course
Time 13m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Cook the linguine following pack instructions, reserving a little cooking liquid before you drain it.
- Meanwhile, heat the olive oil in a frying pan. Add the garlic and cook gently to soften, but don't brown. Stir in the crème fraîche, crabmeat, chopped rocket and lemon zest, and gently heat through.
- Tip in the cooked pasta and a little cooking liquid to help the sauce coat the pasta. Season and give everything a stir. Sprinkle with the pine nuts and remaining rocket leaves.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 753 calories, Fat 34 grams fat, SaturatedFat 7 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 76 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 4 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 35 grams protein, Sodium 1.1 milligram of sodium
Tips for Making Spicy Crab Linguine with Crème Fraîche
- Use fresh crab meat for the best flavor. If you can't find fresh crab, you can use frozen or canned crab meat, but the flavor will not be as good.
- Be sure to cook the linguine al dente, according to the package instructions. This will help to prevent the pasta from becoming mushy.
- Don't be afraid to adjust the amount of cayenne pepper to suit your taste. If you like things spicy, you can add more cayenne pepper. If you prefer a milder flavor, you can use less.
- Garnish the finished dish with fresh parsley or chives for a pop of color and flavor.
Conclusion
Spicy crab linguine with crème fraîche is a delicious and easy-to-make seafood pasta dish. It's perfect for a quick weeknight meal or a special occasion dinner. The combination of spicy crab, creamy sauce, and tender linguine is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a new seafood pasta recipe to try, give this one a try. You won't be disappointed!
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