CRAB PASTA WITH SNAP PEAS AND MINT
Sweet crab meat and even sweeter sugar snap peas are a lovely match in this green-flecked springtime pasta. Don't overlook the final garnish of olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and flaky sea salt - it really brings out the saline flavor of the crab. Try replacing the mint with basil or chives, or even with tender pea shoots, which will increase the pea quotient in a delightful way.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, for two, quick, weekday, pastas, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and boil until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 1/2 cup pasta water, then stir in snap peas, scallions, chile flakes and a large pinch of salt. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until peas are tender. Stir in lemon zest and mix well.
- Add drained pasta to the pan along with crab, 1/3 cup mint, the lemon juice and black pepper. Toss, adding more pasta water if the mixture looks dry, until warmed through. Remove from heat and serve topped with remaining mint, a drizzle of oil, more lemon if you'd like, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 515, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 611 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Salad khan Sajad
[email protected]I love this pasta dish! It's so light and refreshing, and the crab is cooked perfectly.
Tayyab Shehbaz
[email protected]This dish is absolutely delicious! The flavors are so well-balanced and the crab is cooked to perfection.
THABISO MOSHOESHOE
[email protected]I've made this dish several times and it's always a success. It's a great way to use up leftover crab.
Aya Youssr
[email protected]This pasta dish is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use whatever vegetables I have on hand.
Kike Zapata
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was a hit! My family loved the light and flavorful sauce. The crab was cooked perfectly and the snap peas added a nice crunch.
michael tutchton
[email protected]This crab pasta dish was amazing! The combination of crab, snap peas, and mint was so refreshing and flavorful. I especially loved the creamy sauce. It was the perfect comfort food for a cold night.