French In A Flash: Sea Shells With Creamy Basil-Tar

Name: French In A Flash: Sea Shells With Creamy Basil-Tarragon Pistou, Crab, And Sweet Peas Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound sea shell pasta; 1 clove garlic; 2 ounces basil, the leaves of which will equal about 1 cup packed; The leaves from 4 stems tarragon; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; Salt and pepper; 3/4 cup olive oil; 1/4 cup Parmesan or Pecorino cheese; 1/2 cup heavy cream; 1/2 cup thawed frozen petite peas; 1 pound jumbo lump crab meat

Servings: persons

1 pound sea shell pasta
1 clove garlic
2 ounces basil, the leaves of which will equal about 1 cup packed
The leaves from 4 stems tarragon
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 tablespoon lemon juice
Salt and pepper
3/4 cup olive oil
1/4 cup Parmesan or Pecorino cheese
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup thawed frozen petite peas
1 pound jumbo lump crab meat

1
Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt it, and add in the pasta shells. Stir, and cook until al dente. Drain.
2
Meanwhile, make the pistou. Obliterate the garlic clove in the food processor, and then add the basil and tarragon leaves. Pulse to chop. Add in the lemon zest, lemon juice, pepper, and a good amount of salt. Run the machine and drizzle in the olive oil. Decant the pistou to a bowl, and stir in the Parmesan cheese.
3
Once you've drained the pasta, put the pot back on the stove on low heat. Add in the cream, pistou, peas, and crab meat. Make sure you go through the crab meat to make sure there are no shells, and to break it up a bit. Toss and heat through.
4
Add the pasta back into the pot, and toss to combine. Serve immediately.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound sea shell pasta, 1 clove garlic, 2 ounces basil, the leaves of which will equal about 1 cup packed, The leaves from 4 stems tarragon, and more.

Yes, French In A Flash: Sea Shells With Creamy Basil-Tarragon Pistou, Crab, And Sweet Peas Recipe falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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French In A Flash: Sea Shells With Creamy Basil-Tarragon Pistou, Crab, And Sweet Peas Recipe

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