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
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Veronica Rodriguez
[email protected]Overall, I was disappointed with this recipe. I thought the flavors were bland and the dish was not worth the effort.
wishwa de alwis
[email protected]I found the dish to be a bit too spicy for my taste.
Habibur Rahman Sumon
[email protected]I'm not sure if I did something wrong, but my sauce didn't turn out as creamy as I expected.
BRNX
[email protected]This dish is a bit pricey to make, but it's perfect for a special occasion.
Atif isran
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The mustard crème fraîche sauce is amazing!
Jonh Mateus
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming to make, but it's definitely worth the effort. The end result is a truly delicious and memorable dish.
Sami Bukhari
[email protected]I love that this dish is made with fresh ingredients. It really makes a difference in the flavor.
Monica Smith
[email protected]This is a great recipe for seafood lovers. The crab is cooked to perfection and the sauce is rich and creamy.
nazha Mostafa moon
[email protected]I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success. Everyone was raving about the flavor and the unique combination of ingredients.
hannah cooper
[email protected]The presentation of this dish is just beautiful. The colorful herbs and the succulent crab really make it a feast for the eyes.
Rfff 5555
[email protected]I'm so glad I tried this recipe! It's definitely going into my regular rotation.
goutam das sowrob
[email protected]This dish is a bit on the spicy side, but I love it that way. If you're not a fan of spicy food, you can always reduce the amount of chili flakes.
SaEen Khubaib Qureshi
[email protected]I love the way the mustard crème fraîche adds a little bit of tang to the dish. It really brightens up the flavors of the crab and herbs.
Zaibi Gee
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a special occasion meal. It's easy to make and looks very impressive when served.
zachary ouko
[email protected]I made this dish for my family and it was a hit! Everyone loved the creamy, flavorful sauce and the crab was cooked perfectly.
Mellyg Juarez
[email protected]This spicy crab linguine is an absolute delight! The combination of mustard crème fraîche, herbs and crab is a perfect balance of flavors.