Spicy Crab and Vermicelli Recipe

Name: Spicy Crab and Vermicelli
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound vermicelli; Salt; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan; 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small bits; 1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, eyeball it, medium to spicy heat level; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 2 shallots, thinly sliced; 1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced; 1/4 cup dry sherry or Marsala; 8 ounces, drained weight, lump crabmeat, shredded; 1 (28-ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes; 1/4 cup half-and-half or cream, eyeball it; Shredded Romano or Parmigiano, your pick, optional; 10 to 12 basil leaves, shredded

Servings: persons

1 pound vermicelli
Salt
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan
1 tablespoon butter, cut into small bits
1/2 to 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, eyeball it, medium to spicy heat level
2 cloves garlic, chopped
2 shallots, thinly sliced
1/2 pound shiitake mushrooms, stemmed and thinly sliced
1/4 cup dry sherry or Marsala
8 ounces, drained weight, lump crabmeat, shredded
1 (28-ounce) can crushed San Marzano tomatoes
1/4 cup half-and-half or cream, eyeball it
Shredded Romano or Parmigiano, your pick, optional
10 to 12 basil leaves, shredded

1
Place a large pot of water on to boil.
2
Add pasta and salt water.
3
Cook to al dente.
4
While water comes to a boil, heat a deep skillet over medium heat.
5
Add extra-virgin olive oil and butter.
6
To warm oil and butter add crushed red pepper flakes, garlic and shallots, saute 3 minutes, add shiitake mushrooms and cook until tender, 3 to 4 minutes more.
7
Deglaze the pan with sherry or Marsala wine, scatter in crabmeat - feeling for shell bits as you go.
8
Warm the ingredients through, a minute or so, stir in tomatoes and heat through, 2 to 3 minutes.
9
Stir in half-and-half or cream and reduce heat to lowest setting.
10
Drain pasta when cooked to al dente and toss with sauce and crab.
11
Top with cheese, if using, and basil.

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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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound vermicelli, Salt, 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, 2 turns of the pan, 1 tablespoon butter, cut into small bits, and more.

Yes, Spicy Crab and Vermicelli 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.

Spicy Crab and Vermicelli

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