CRAB AND HERB FETTUCINE

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Delicate crabmeat gives sweetness to a light citrus sauce served on top of pasta.

Provided by Melissa Roberts-Matar

Categories     Dairy     Herb     Pasta     Quick & Easy     Crab     Summer     Gourmet     Anniversary

Yield Makes 6 main-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup dry white wine
1/4 cup tarragon or white-wine vinegar
1/3 cup finely chopped shallot
1 1/4 sticks (10 tablespoons) cold unsalted butter, cut into tablespoon pieces
1 lb jumbo lump crabmeat, picked over
3 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon
3 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
1/3 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 1/2 teaspoons finely grated fresh lemon zest
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb dried egg fettuccine

Steps:

  • Boil wine, vinegar, and shallot in a 2 1/2- to 3-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat until liquid is reduced to about 1 tablespoon, about 3 minutes. Add a few tablespoons butter, whisking constantly. Add remaining butter 1 piece at a time, whisking constantly and adding each new piece before previous one has completely melted, lifting pan from heat occasionally to cool mixture. Reduce heat to low, then add crabmeat and cook, stirring occasionally, until just heated through, about 2 minutes.
  • Remove pan from heat and stir in herbs, zest, lemon juice, and salt.
  • Meanwhile, cook pasta in a 6- to 8-quart pot of boiling salted water until al dente. Reserve 3 tablespoons of pasta-cooking water, then drain pasta.
  • Toss pasta with crab sauce and reserved cooking water in a serving bowl. Season with salt and pepper.

Bd Gamare
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I've made this recipe several times, and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


g ich
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This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's worth it. The end result is a delicious and impressive dish.


Zohaib ilyas
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I'm not a fan of fettuccine, so I used spaghetti instead. It worked out great!


Alejandro Delgado
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This dish is perfect for a summer party. It's light and refreshing.


Syeda Iqra004
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I'm allergic to seafood, so I substituted shrimp in this recipe. It was still very good!


Rachel Atieno
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover crab. It's also very easy to make.


Penny Kelley
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, and the dish didn't turn out as well as I hoped.


Loza
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This dish was a bit too rich for my taste, but my husband loved it.


Yuri Rosa
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I love crab and fettuccine, so I was excited to try this recipe. It didn't disappoint! The sauce was creamy and flavorful, and the crab was perfectly cooked.


S_seyam_ S_seyam_
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This recipe is perfect for a special occasion. It's elegant and delicious.


Kgonego Selema
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I'm not a huge fan of seafood, but I really enjoyed this dish. The crab and herbs were very well-balanced.


Kwakho Solake
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Made this for a dinner party and everyone loved it! Definitely a keeper recipe.


Bikasfungjali
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Easy to follow recipe with great results! The crab and herbs really shine through in this dish.


Nadeem Ur rahman
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This dish was a hit with my family! The crab and herb combination was delicious, and the fettuccine cooked perfectly. I will definitely be making this again.