Spicy Crab Linguine With Creme Fraiche Recipe

Name: Spicy Crab Linguine With Creme Fraiche
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound linguine; Salt and pepper; 1 cup creme fraiche; 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard; Pinch of cayenne; 1 pound cooked crab meat, lump if possible; 1 serrano or jalapeno chile, seeds removed and finely chopped, or less to taste; 2 tablespoons finely cut chives; 6 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle; 1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, roughly chopped; Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

Servings: persons

1 pound linguine
Salt and pepper
1 cup creme fraiche
3 tablespoons Dijon mustard
Pinch of cayenne
1 pound cooked crab meat, lump if possible
1 serrano or jalapeno chile, seeds removed and finely chopped, or less to taste
2 tablespoons finely cut chives
6 scallions, thinly sliced on an angle
1 tablespoon tarragon leaves, roughly chopped
Cilantro sprigs, for garnish

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Put a large pot of water on to boil. Add linguine and a generous amount of salt and cook until al dente.
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Meanwhile, in a wide skillet, warm the creme fraiche over medium heat. Stir in mustard and cayenne and season with salt and pepper. Add crab meat, stir to coat, and heat through.
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Drain pasta and add to skillet. Toss gently to coat pasta, taking care not to break up the crab meat too much. Add the chile, chives, scallions and tarragon and toss to coat. Transfer to a warm serving dish and garnish with cilantro sprigs.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 pound linguine, Salt and pepper, 1 cup creme fraiche, 3 tablespoons Dijon mustard, and more.

Yes, Spicy Crab Linguine With Creme Fraiche 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 Linguine With Creme Fraiche

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