Spicy Crab Over Pasta

This Spicy Crab Over Pasta is a delightful, quick-cooking main dish that highlights the sweet tenderness of crabmeat against a bright, tomato-based sauce. Infused with fresh garlic, green bell pepper, and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes, the flavors are aromatic and well-balanced. The addition of lemon zest and fresh parsley adds a necessary brightness that cuts through the richness of the seafood. It's an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you want something sophisticated yet simple enough to prepare in under 45 minutes.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Italian

Courses: Main Courses

Difficulty: Intermediate

Servings: 4

Calories: 520

Dietary: Low-cal, Low-fat, Vegan

Description

This Spicy Crab Over Pasta is a delightful, quick-cooking main dish that highlights the sweet tenderness of crabmeat against a bright, tomato-based sauce. Infused with fresh garlic, green bell pepper, and a kick of crushed red pepper flakes, the flavors are aromatic and well-balanced. The addition of lemon zest and fresh parsley adds a necessary brightness that cuts through the richness of the seafood. It's an excellent choice for weeknight dinners when you want something sophisticated yet simple enough to prepare in under 45 minutes.

Ingredients

Olive oil
Garlic, chopped fine
Green bell pepper, diced
Crushed red pepper flakes
Salt-free whole tomatoes
Rich, salt-free fish stock
Double-concentrate tomato paste
Fresh parsley, finely chopped
Sugar
Finely grated lemon zest
Bay leaf
Flaked crabmeat
Cooked pasta (spaghetti, linguine, or fettuccine)

Directions

1
In a large skillet or saucepan, heat the olive oil over moderate heat.
2
Add the chopped garlic, diced green bell pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes.
3
Sauté until the garlic sizzles and the pepper begins to soften, about 2-3 minutes.
4
Add the whole tomatoes, crushing them with your hands as you drop them into the pan.
5
Stir in the fish stock, tomato paste, fresh parsley, sugar, lemon zest, and bay leaf.
6
Simmer the sauce for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until it thickens but remains fairly liquid.
7
Gently stir in the flaked crabmeat.
8
Continue simmering for 3 to 5 minutes more, just until the sauce thickens slightly and the crab is heated through.
9
Serve the spicy crab sauce immediately over cooked pasta of your choice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4 servings

Amount Per Serving
Calories 520kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.5g9%
Saturated Fat 0.8g4%
Cholesterol 45mg15%
Sodium 180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate 85g29%
Dietary Fiber 3.5g15%
Sugars 8.0g
Protein 18.0g36%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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