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Spicy Crab Linguettine

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Rich, creamy, and kissed with heat — this spicy crab linguettine blends sweet crab, silky cream, and lemony breadcrumbs for a coastal comfort dish with serious personality. It’s elegant enough for a dinner party but quick enough for a weeknight craving.

Ingredients

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Main Dish

1/2 lb linguettine or other long pasta

4 garlic cloves, thinly sliced

2 tbsp butter

2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil

1/2 tsp crushed red chili pepper

Zest & juice of 1 lemon

1 cup heavy cream

3/4 cup lump crab meat

1/3 cup Parmigiano Reggiano, finely grated

Salt & pepper to taste

1 tbsp parsley, finely chopped

1 tbsp chives, finely chopped

Pasta water, as needed

Lemon-Garlic Panko Breadcrumbs

1/2 cup plain panko

2 tbsp olive oil

1 garlic clove, minced

Juice of 1/2 lemon

Instructions

Make breadcrumbs: Toast panko with olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice until golden. Set aside.

Cook pasta: Boil linguettine until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water and drain.

Sauté garlic & chili: In a large pan, heat butter and olive oil. Add garlic slices and chili flakes; cook until just golden.

Build the sauce: Add lemon zest, cream, and bring to a simmer. Stir in crab meat and cook for 1–2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.

Finish it up: Add pasta, lemon juice, Parmigiano, and toss. Use pasta water to loosen sauce as needed.

Serve: Top with parsley, chives, and lemon-garlic breadcrumbs for crunch and zing.

Notes

Bright, bold, and luxuriously creamy — it’s a pasta that delivers gourmet flavor with just the right kick.

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