SPICY CRAB SPAGHETTINI WITH PRESERVED LEMON

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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

1/2 pound spaghettini (thin spaghetti)
1/2 cup chopped red onion
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 to 2 teaspoons sambal oelek or Sriracha sauce
1/2 pound shelled cooked crabmeat, cut into 1-inch pieces (from about 1 1/4 pound thawed frozen king crab legs)
2 pieces preserved lemon , pulp discarded and rind rinsed and finely chopped (1 tablespoon)
1/3 cup finely chopped flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons salted butter

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.

Abaho Brian
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The crab is cooked perfectly, and the sauce is so flavorful. I love the combination of the preserved lemon and the spicy tomato sauce. It's a really unique and delicious dish.


Phylis Nyangau val
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I made this dish for a potluck, and it was a huge success! Everyone loved it. The crab was tender and juicy, and the sauce was perfectly balanced. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a delicious and easy seafood dish


Youtuber Mizan
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This dish was a bit too salty for my taste, but other than that, it was very good. The crab was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful. I would definitely make this again, but I would use less salt next time.


Korey Mcabee
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This recipe is a keeper! I've made it several times now, and it's always a hit. The crab is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always delicious. I love the combination of the preserved lemon and the spicy tomato sauce. It's a really unique and


Aminah
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make, and it always turns out perfectly. The crab is always tender and juicy, and the sauce is always flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


KHOKHAR'S KING
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This dish was a bit too spicy for my taste, but that's just because I'm not a big fan of spicy food. Other than that, it was very good. The crab was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was very flavorful.


Rihab 125
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm glad I gave it a try. The combination of the crab, preserved lemon, and spicy tomato sauce is absolutely delicious. The crab is tender and succulent, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I wil


Mr. Transport
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This recipe is amazing! I followed it to a T, and it turned out perfectly. The crab was cooked perfectly, and the sauce was so flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves seafood.


Amy Whitehouse
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I made this dish for a dinner party last night, and it was a huge hit! Everyone raved about the unique flavor and the perfectly cooked crab. I will definitely be making this again soon.


LTd Tanvir rox
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Oh man, this recipe is a revelation! I'm not typically a crab fan, but the combination of the preserved lemon and the spicy tomato sauce is just incredible. The crab is tender and juicy, and the sauce has just the right amount of heat. I'll definitel