Spaghettini with Crab and Spicy Lemon Sauce Recipe

Name: Spaghettini with Crab and Spicy Lemon Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 pound spaghettini; 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling; 1 large garlic clove, pressed; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste; 1 teaspoon lemon peel; 1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper; 1 1/2 cups (packed) coarsely chopped fresh parsley plus whole sprigs for garnish; 8 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over; 3 ounces prosciutto, sliced crosswise (optional)

Servings: persons

3/4 pound spaghettini
4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling
1 large garlic clove, pressed
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 1/2 teaspoons anchovy paste
1 teaspoon lemon peel
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1 1/2 cups (packed) coarsely chopped fresh parsley plus whole sprigs for garnish
8 ounces lump crabmeat, picked over
3 ounces prosciutto, sliced crosswise (optional)

1
Cook pasta in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite, stirring occasionally.
2
Meanwhile, heat 4 tablespoons olive oil and garlic in large skillet over medium heat.
3
Mix in next 4 ingredients.
4
Drain pasta, reserving 1/2 cup cooking liquid.
5
Add pasta, 1/4 cup cooking liquid, chopped parsley, and crabmeat to skillet.
6
Toss over medium heat until sauce coats pasta, adding more cooking liquid by tablespoonfuls to moisten if necessary, about 4 minutes.
7
Season with salt and pepper.
8
Transfer to large platter.
9
Top with prosciutto, if desired.
10
Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with parsley sprigs.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 pound spaghettini, 4 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil plus more for drizzling, 1 large garlic clove, pressed, 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Spaghettini with Crab and Spicy Lemon Sauce 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.

Spaghettini with Crab and Spicy Lemon Sauce

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