I think this is the simplest recipe I’ve posted. Dungeness crab inspires this. So good on its own, it needs very little to enhance its sweet flavor and delicate texture. Just a little garlic carefully cooked over low heat to release its flavor then marinated briefly with ripe sweet tomatoes and fragrant basil. All tossed together in a web of fine strands of angel hair pasta this is summer cooking at its finest.
Dungeness Crab Angel Hair Pasta
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped garlic
- 2 cups chopped ripe tomatoes (about 3 medium)
- ½ cup chopped fresh basil
- 12 ounces Dungeness crab
- Kosher salt
- Fresh ground pepper
- 12 ounces angel hair pasta
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Heat butter and olive oil over low heat in skillet; add garlic and cook just to soften and release flavor (do not brown) about 1 minute. Remove from heat and add tomatoes and basil. Allow sitting 30 minutes to blend flavors.
- Cook pasta according to package directions; drain.
- While pasta is cooking, heat the tomato mixture over low to medium heat; add crab and cook just to heat through, about 2-3 minutes then remove from heat. Add cooked pasta to tomato and crab mixture and toss to evenly mix; season with salt and pepper. Toss with Parmesan Cheese.
Thanks for this great (and quick) recipe! I know what’s for dinner tonight! YUM.
Linda,
This looks so yummy! Can’t wait to make it. Also, just watched you on TV. You look fabulous! Please let me know next time you are scheduled; I want to be in the audience.
xo
Kristie
Simplicity at it’s finest. Dungeness crab can stand alone at any table, but, the hint of garlic and tomato compliment this sweet, delicacy.
Linda,
We are in Maine. Could I do this with Lobster?
C
Yes, of course!