Garlic Butter Crab Linguine

Indulge in the rich, savory flavors of garlic butter crab linguine, a delightful main dish that's perfect for a special dinner. Fresh crab meat combined with al dente linguine and a fragrant garlic butter sauce creates a meal that's both luxurious and comforting.

Steps

1. Cook the linguine according to package instructions in a large pot of salted boiling water until al dente, then drain and set aside. 2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat until melted. 3. Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes, sautéing for about 1 minute until fragrant. 4. Stir in the fresh crab meat, cooking for another 2-3 minutes until warmed through. 5. Add the cooked linguine to the skillet, tossing everything together to coat the pasta evenly with the garlic butter sauce. 6. Season with salt, black pepper, lemon juice, and parsley, mixing well. 7. Serve hot, topped with grated Parmesan cheese if desired.

100g linguine 100g fresh crab meat 2 tablespoons unsalted butter 2 cloves garlic, minced 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes Salt to taste Black pepper to taste 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped Juice of 1/2 lemon Grated Parmesan cheese (optional)