How To Make Crab & Lemon Spaghetti
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 8 ounces of spaghetti
- 1 pound of lump crab meat
- 2 lemons
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes for garnish
Instructions
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Cook the spaghetti according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and set aside.
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In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
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Add the crab meat to the skillet and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
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Zest both lemons and add the zest to the skillet. Squeeze the juice of one lemon over the crab meat. Stir to combine.
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Season with salt and pepper to taste. You can also add red pepper flakes for some heat, if desired.
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Add the cooked spaghetti to the skillet and toss until well coated with the crab and lemon mixture.
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Remove from heat and stir in the chopped parsley.
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Serve hot with an extra squeeze of lemon juice and sprinkle of red pepper flakes, if desired.
Nutrition
- Calories : 425kcal
- Total Fat : 12g
- Saturated Fat : 1.5g
- Cholesterol : 71mg
- Sodium : 350mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 53g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Sugar : 3g
- Protein : 26g
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