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5 from 1 vote

Crab Pasta (GF) with Spicy Lemon Oil

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time15 minutes
Total Time25 minutes
Course: dinner, Main Course, Pasta
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: basil, cilantro, crabmeat, gluten free, hot pepper flakes, lemon juice, lemon zest, spaghetti
Servings: 4 people
Author: GFchow @ gfchow.com

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup of olive oil plus more for drizzling if desired
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 shallot halved vertically and sliced thin
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper flakes modify to your spice level
  • lemon zest from 2 lemons use more or less based on preference
  • juice from 2 lemons use more or less based on preference
  • 1/2 cup white wine (See NOTE section below.)
  • pat of butter
  • 1 package (GF) Spaghetti Barilla brand
  • 1 container jumbo lump crabmeat I like Phillips brand
  • 1/2 cup basil or cilantro leaves torn or chopped
  • Kosher Salt and Freshly Ground Pepper to taste
  • lemon slices and basil or cilantro as garnish

Instructions

  • Heat olive oil in a large pan on medium-high heat.
  • Once heated, add the sliced shallots, hot pepper flakes and minced garlic and cook until beginning to soften, 1-2 minutes.
  • Then add the lemon zest and cook for approximately 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Add the lemon juice and white wine. Cook for 2-3 minutes.
  • Add a pat of butter, if using.
  • While the sauce is being prepared, cook the pasta. Follow cooking directions on the package for best results and drain pasta once cooked.
  • Add the cooked pasta, crab and fresh herbs to the sauce.
  • Using tongs gently mix together and cook until crab is heated through, 1-2 minutes.
  • Transfer to a platter and drizzle with more olive oil, if desired. Garnish with basil or cilantro and lemon slices. Serve immediately.

Notes

If desired substitute fresh hot peppers such as jalapeños or fresnos for the hot pepper flakes.
Spinach or arugula can be easily be added to this dish.  If so, add at the same time the crabmeat is added.  The heat of the pasta will wilt the greens.
Clams or shrimp can be substituted or added to the pasta.
If not following a gluten free diet, use regular pasta.
This dish can be a main course or accompany a main course.
I don't usually add parmesan to seafood pasta dishes but I tried it on this one and it's delicious.
If watching calories, butter can be omitted.
For the white wine, use whatever you have open in the refrigerator.  If you don’t have any open, use a wine that you like to drink and have a glass with your meal.