Linguine with Crab, Lemon, Chile, and Mint
Linguine with Crab, Lemon, Chile, and Mint is a flavorful Continental Global Delicacies dish prepared with quality ingredients. Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
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Easy Prep ≤ 4 steps · Fast & beginner friendly
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Moderate 5–8 steps · Everyday home cooking
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Expert ≥ 9 steps · Multi-step advanced prep
Ingredients Required
Tap or click any ingredient to check off during cookingStep-by-Step Cooking Method
Follow numbered steps for authentic taste and perfectionCook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, until al dente.
Drain, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid.
Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon butter with 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add shallots and stir until just soft, 3-4 minutes.
Add garlic and 1 chile and cook, stirring often, until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice and 3 tablespoons pasta cooking liquid to shallot mixture; add a pinch of pepper.
Stir until liquid is almost evaporated, about 1 minute.
Transfer pasta to skillet and add 1/2 cup reserved pasta cooking liquid.
Increase heat to medium-high.
Cook, tossing pasta or stirring with tongs, until liquid is almost evaporated and pasta becomes glossy, about 2 minutes.
Add the remaining 3 tablespoons butter, 1 tablespoon oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 teaspoon lemon zest, crab, half of mint, and more chile rounds, if desired.
Stir pasta until butter melts and pasta is well coated, adding more pasta cooking liquid if dry.
Divide between bowls; top with remaining 1 teaspoon lemon zest and mint.
Sprinkle with more lemon juice if desired.
Chef's Secret Tips & Serving Pairings
- Serve hot and fresh as a wholesome non-vegetarian meal.
- Pairs excellently with steamed rice, flatbreads, or fresh salad garnish.