Spaghettini with Crab Lime Chilli
Delight your taste buds with the vibrant flavors of Spaghettini with Crab Lime Chilli, a quick and elegant seafood pasta recipe perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Featuring delicate spaghettini tossed in a fragrant sauce of fresh crab meat, zesty lime, and a hint of red chili heat, this dish strikes a perfect balance between richness and freshness. Minced garlic and parsley add depth, while a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ties everything together. Ready in just 25 minutes, this light yet satisfying meal can be served with a sprinkle of parmesan for extra indulgence. Perfect for lovers of easy gourmet pasta recipes, this dish will transport you straight to the shores of the Mediterranean!
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Ingredients
- 400 g spaghettini
- 300 g crab meat (fresh or canned)
- 4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 red chili, finely chopped
- 1 lime, zested and juiced
- 2 tbsp parsley, finely chopped
- 0 to taste sea salt
- 0 to taste black pepper
- 50 g fresh parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghettini according to the package instructions until al dente. Reserve 1/2 cup of pasta water before draining and set the pasta aside.
Step 2
While the pasta cooks, heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Step 3
Add the minced garlic and chopped chili to the skillet. Cook for about 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant but not browned.
Step 4
Stir in the crab meat and cook for 2-3 minutes to warm through.
Step 5
Add the lime zest and juice to the skillet, stirring to combine. Season with sea salt and black pepper to taste.
Step 6
Add the cooked spaghettini to the skillet, tossing to coat the pasta evenly in the sauce. If needed, add a splash of the reserved pasta water to loosen the sauce.
Step 7
Turn off the heat and mix in the chopped parsley.
Step 8
Serve immediately, garnished with grated parmesan cheese if desired, along with extra parsley and lime wedges for presentation.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (945.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1629.1 |
| Total Fat 77.7g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 18.6g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 198.8mg | 0% |
| Sodium 4234.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 142.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 11.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 6.0g | |
| Protein 97.5g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 20IU | 0% |
| Calcium 868.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.8mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1578.2mg | 0% |
Source of Calories