CRAB PASTA WITH SNAP PEAS AND MINT
Sweet crab meat and even sweeter sugar snap peas are a lovely match in this green-flecked springtime pasta. Don't overlook the final garnish of olive oil, lemon juice, black pepper and flaky sea salt - it really brings out the saline flavor of the crab. Try replacing the mint with basil or chives, or even with tender pea shoots, which will increase the pea quotient in a delightful way.
Provided by Melissa Clark
Categories dinner, easy, for two, quick, weekday, pastas, seafood, main course
Time 25m
Yield 2 to 3 servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of heavily salted water to a boil. Add pasta and boil until al dente according to package directions. Reserve 1 cup pasta water, then drain.
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Whisk in 1/2 cup pasta water, then stir in snap peas, scallions, chile flakes and a large pinch of salt. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until peas are tender. Stir in lemon zest and mix well.
- Add drained pasta to the pan along with crab, 1/3 cup mint, the lemon juice and black pepper. Toss, adding more pasta water if the mixture looks dry, until warmed through. Remove from heat and serve topped with remaining mint, a drizzle of oil, more lemon if you'd like, and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 515, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 65 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 6 grams, Protein 26 grams, SaturatedFat 10 grams, Sodium 611 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 1 gram
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Ashik Vai
[email protected]This pasta dish is amazing! I love the combination of flavors.
Laila Solorio
[email protected]I've made this dish several times now and it's always a hit! It's so easy to make and it's всегда вкусно.
Promise Mwua
[email protected]This pasta dish is delicious! The crab is cooked perfectly and the sauce is creamy and flavorful. I highly recommend this recipe.
Queen Gold
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I made it for my family and they loved it. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more salt.
Ajmal Khattak
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of crab, but this dish was surprisingly good! The mint and snap peas really helped to balance out the flavor of the crab.
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[email protected]This pasta dish is to die for! The crab is so tender and flavorful, and the snap peas add a nice crunch. I will definitely be making this again and again.
Naj mul saqib
[email protected]This was a great recipe! I used shrimp instead of crab and it turned out great. I also added a little bit of lemon zest to the sauce.
Hannah larten
[email protected]I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I usually add a little extra garlic and red pepper flakes for a bit of spice.
Victory Israel
[email protected]This pasta dish is amazing! The crab is tender and flavorful, the snap peas are crisp, and the mint adds a refreshing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.
brendon sean
[email protected]I made this dish last night and it was delicious! The crab and snap peas were cooked perfectly, and the mint added a nice touch. I will definitely be making this again.
Dennett B
[email protected]This crab pasta was a hit! The combination of flavors was amazing, and the snap peas and mint added a nice freshness. I will definitely be making this again.