Crab Spaghetti Recipe
User Reviews
4.1
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
6
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crab Spaghetti Recipe
Description
Crab Spaghetti Recipe highlights jumbo lump crab meat tossed with al dente spaghetti in a sauce made from butter, extra-virgin olive oil, minced garlic, Chardonnay white wine, fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of red pepper flakes. The pasta absorbs the delicate crab flavors while the sauce provides a smooth, buttery base enlivened by acidity from lemon and a subtle heat from pepper flakes. To finish, a lemon and garlic gremolata composed of toasted sourdough bread crumbs, butter, garlic, parsley, and lemon zest adds a crunchy contrast and herbaceous brightness.
The dish’s texture balances the tender texture of cooked spaghetti and crab meat with the crispy gremolata topping. The white wine simmers down to a light broth that blends with cheese and pasta water to create a gentle sauce rather than a heavy cream-based one. The gremolata brings fresh lemon and garlic notes with a toasty crunch to complement the silky crab and pasta.
Serve this Crab Spaghetti as a main course for a seafood night or a special occasion meal. It goes well with a simple green salad or steamed vegetables and can be topped with extra grated Parmesan to taste. The recipe’s balance of buttery sauce, bright citrus, sweet crab, and savory bread crumbs creates a layered seafood pasta experience. Leftover pasta should be stored covered in the refrigerator and reheated gently to maintain texture.
Ingredients
For crab spaghetti
- 1 pound spaghetti
- 6 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic , minced
- ¾ cup white wine , Chardonnay
- 1 lemon , juiced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 pound crab meat jumbo lump
- 1 cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- kosher salt
For lemon and garlic gremolata
- 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
- 2 cups sourdough bread crumbs fresh
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic , minced
- 2 tablespoons parsley , chopped
- 2 tablespoons lemon from 1 medium lemon, zest
Instructions
For crab spaghetti
- Cook spaghetti noodles according to package directions. Drain and reserve 1 cup cooking water.
- In large pan over medium high heat melt butter in olive oil. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds, stirring constantly, until fragrant. Add white wine, lemon juice and red pepper flakes. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer and cook for 8 minutes.
- Add lump crab meat and hot spaghetti and stir to mix well. Add ½ cup of Parmesan and kosher salt; toss. Add ¼ cup of reserved cooking liquid at a time if the pasta needs more liquid.
- Top with Lemon and Garlic Gremolata and more Parmesan cheese and serve.
For lemon and garlic gremolata
- In medium fry pan, melt butter over medium high heat. Add bread crumbs and kosher salt. Stir to combine in butter. Toast bread crumbs for about 3-5 minutes, stirring occassionally. Be careful so crumbs don’t burn.
- Remove hot bread crumbs from heat and add in garlic, parsley and lemon zest. Stir to combine and add to top of spaghetti.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.1
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