CARBONARA WITH CRAB
Big lumps of crab are the secret to this twist on pasta carbonara. Crab, celery, lemon and sherry create a bright flavor that mixes with rich, creamy yolks, fatty pancetta and sharp cheese.
Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network
Categories main-dish
Time 30m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 26
Steps:
- Gather your ingredients.
- Bring a pot of water to boil for pasta, 4 to 6 quarts.
- Place crab meat in bowl and run your fingers through it to check for connective tissue, sharp pieces and shell. Pull into long thin strands and small bite-size pieces.
- Chop the pancetta or guanciale into 1/8 to 1/4-inch dice.
- Peel and chop the shallot, finely chop the celery and pile with it. Peel the garlic cloves and chop or have a grater at hand. Stem the thyme and chop.
- Line a small bowl with a baggie if you wish to save the egg whites. Crack and separate the eggs, with yolks in medium glass mixing bowl. Whisk up eggs and whisk in cheeses, salt and pepper.
- Salt water for pasta and drop the pasta.
- Heat a large skillet over medium to medium-high heat with EVOO, 3 turns of the pan. Add pancetta or guanciale and render 2 to 3 minutes. Add shallots, celery, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper. Stir a minute or 2, then add sherry or white wine and crab. Toss to warm through and let sherry or wine absorb. Add juice of 1 lemon.
- Add 1 cup starchy boiling water to eggs to temper them. Drain pasta and add to crab. Toss with eggs and cheeses off heat for 1 full minute. Adjust salt and pepper, serve.
- Muddle orange at bottom of a rocks glass. Add remaining ingredients. Fill glass with ice and stir gently. Top with club soda if desired. Garnish with lemon twist.
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marygee 7
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of crab, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The crab flavor was subtle and the sauce was very creamy. I would definitely make this again.
Usman Alee
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The crab added a nice touch of seafood flavor.
Khadiga Mahmoud
[email protected]I would definitely recommend this recipe. It was easy to make and the results were delicious.
mark dy
[email protected]This was a really good dish. The crab and the carbonara sauce were very creamy and flavorful.
Toluwanimi Ajibare
[email protected]I loved this recipe! The crab added a unique and delicious flavor to the carbonara. I will definitely be making this again.
Hafiz Bilal
[email protected]This was a great recipe! The crab and the carbonara sauce were a perfect match. I will definitely be making this again.
Lisa Mutunhire
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of crab, but I thought I would give this recipe a try. I was pleasantly surprised! The crab flavor was subtle and the sauce was very creamy. I would definitely make this again.
namawejje hajarah
[email protected]This was a delicious and easy dish to make. The crab added a nice touch of seafood flavor. I would definitely make this again.
Hasaan Shaikh
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the dish turned out great. The crab added a nice briny flavor to the sauce. I would definitely recommend this recipe.
hanif ibrahim
[email protected]I love crab and carbonara, so I was excited to try this recipe. It did not disappoint! The crab and the carbonara sauce were a perfect match. I will definitely be making this again.
Moses Eze
[email protected]This was a fun twist on a classic dish. The crab added a nice seafood flavor and the sauce was very creamy. I would definitely make this again.
Nami
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the dish turned out great! The crab really made the dish special. I highly recommend this recipe.
Courtney Burbridge
[email protected]This is my new favorite carbonara recipe! The crab adds a unique and delicious flavor, and the sauce is so creamy and rich. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Leon Crazy 9ine
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about the combination of crab and carbonara, but I was pleasantly surprised. The flavors worked really well together and the dish was very creamy and satisfying.
Muqarab ahmad
[email protected]This carbonara with crab was a delicious and easy dish to make. The crab added a nice briny flavor to the sauce and the pasta was cooked perfectly. I would definitely make this dish again.