Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this King Crab Pasta with Tomato and Ouzo Sauce. This ultimate recipe combines tender king crab meat with a rich tomato-cream sauce infused with the distinctive taste of ouzo, finished with a hint of lemon and parsley. A Mediterranean-inspired dish that promises a burst of flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Pasta:
- 12 ounces linguine or spaghetti
Sauce:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 small shallot, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/2 cup ouzo
- 1 cup crushed tomatoes
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Additional:
- 1/2 pound cooked king crab meat, shredded
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
- lemon zest and grated Parmesan for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Cook Pasta: Boil salted water and cook pasta until al dente. Reserve pasta water.
- Prepare Sauce: Sauté garlic, shallot, and pepper flakes. Add ouzo, tomatoes, cream, salt, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
- Combine: Add crab meat, lemon juice to sauce. Toss in pasta, adding reserved water if needed.
- Finish: Garnish with parsley, lemon zest, and Parmesan. Serve hot.
Notes
- You can substitute ouzo with dry white wine if needed, though it will alter the flavor slightly.
- For added luxury, drizzle a touch of truffle oil before serving. This dish pairs beautifully with a crisp white wine.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
