Quick Lemon Garlic Crab Pasta Recipe
If you’re a seafood lover looking for an easy dish that works any night you want something a little special without too much work, this Lemon Garlic Crab Pasta is just the thing.
Ingredients
- 12 oz linguine or fettuccine
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ¼ cup panko breadcrumbs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 lemon juiced
- ¼ cup white wine
- 1 lb quality lump crab meat
- 2 tablespoons chopped Italian parsley for serving
Instructions
- Cook the pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package directions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Toast the breadcrumbs: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add panko breadcrumbs and toast for 2–3 minutes, until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.
- Make the sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 2 minutes. Stir in salt, black pepper, red pepper flakes, lemon juice, and white wine. Bring to a light simmer.
- Add crab and pasta: Add lump crab meat and cooked pasta to the skillet. Toss gently until evenly coated in the sauce and heated through.
- Serve: Top with toasted breadcrumbs and chopped parsley. Serve immediately.
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