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Crab and Rocket Linguine

Crab and Rocket Linguine. Fresh crab is mixed with chilli and garlic in this elegant, simple and scrumptious pasta recipe.

Cook Time
mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course , Lunch , Others

Ingredients

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 250 g linguine
  • 1 garlic clove
  • large pinch of salt
  • 50 ml olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 red chilli
  • 120 g white crab meat
  • 1 handful baby rocket

Instructions

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  1. Bring a large pan of water to a rolling boil and add a teaspoon of salt.
  2. Push the linguine into the boiling water, give it a quick stir and cook as per the packet instructions.
  3. Meanwhile use the back of a knife to crush the garlic and salt together.
  4. Pour the olive oil into a small bowl and add the crushed garlic.
  5. Deseed and chop the chilli and add this to the oil mixture.
  6. Pour in the lemon juice and stir well.
  7. When the pasta is cooked, reserve a cup of the pasta cooking liquid and then drain the linguine.
  8. Turn the heat down as low as it will go and put the pasta back into the pan.
  9. Pour in the olive oil mixture and 2 tablespoon of cooking water.
  10. Stir well then add the crab meat and rocket.
  11. If the dish seems too dry add another tablespoon of cooking water.
  12. Allow to gently heat through and serve immediately.