Crab Spaghetti is a refined yet easy seafood pasta, where the natural sweetness of crab meat meets tender peas and a light cream finish. A touch of whisky adds aroma and character, making this dish perfect for elegant dinners or special occasions without being overly complex. Let’s see how to make it. 

Creamy crab spaghetti with peas and pink pepper, served hot
Seafood Pasta Elegant

Crab Spaghetti

Crab Spaghetti is an elegant seafood pasta made with tender crab meat, peas, a hint of whisky and a light cream finish, perfect for refined yet simple meals.

Prep: Cook time: Total time: Servings: 4 servings Cuisine: Italian Category: Pasta
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Ingredients

  • Spaghetti 350 g
  • Canned crab meat 280 g
  • Frozen peas 100 g
  • Spring onion 1
  • Whisky to taste
  • Cream 1 tablespoon
  • Extra virgin olive oil to taste
  • Pink and green peppercorns in brine to taste
  • Salt to taste

Tools

  • Pot
  • Pan
  • Knife
  • Spoon
  • Bowl

Instructions

  1. Drain and flake the crab meat into a bowl.
  2. Boil the frozen peas in salted water for 10 minutes, then drain.
  3. Heat the olive oil in a pan, add the sliced spring onion with a tablespoon of water and cook over high heat for 5 minutes.
  4. Add the crab meat, peas and lightly crushed peppercorns.
  5. Deglaze with whisky and let it evaporate.
  6. Season with salt, add the cream and mix quickly.
  7. Cook the spaghetti, drain and toss first with raw olive oil, then with the crab sauce.

Nutritional values (per serving)

Calories
430 kcal
Fat
14 g
Carbohydrates
58 g
Protein
18 g
Sugar
5 g
Fiber
4 g
Sodium
420 mg
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