Crab Linguine in a White Wine Garlic Sauce

Sweet snow crab legs are tossed with linguine in a light and fragrant white wine garlic sauce. The perfect crab linguine in 5 easy steps.

– 8 ounces whole wheat linguine (cooked according to package instructions reserving 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid) – ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil – 2 cloves garlic (grated) – 1 pinch chili flakes – 1 pound precooked snow crab legs (cut into 3-4 inch pieces) – ½ cup dry white wine or chicken broth (such as Sauvignon Blanc) – ¼ cup lemon juice – salt and pepper to taste – minced parsley and parmigiano reggiano (optional garnish)

Ingredients

Step 1

Heat the olive Add chili flakes and crab legs to the pan and sauté.

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Step 2

Increase heat to high and bring to a boil then cover with a lid to allow crab legs to steam and warm through about 2 minutes.

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Step 3

Toss in pasta along with reserved cooking liquid and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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