Crab Pasta with Lemon Butter Sauce: A Recipe by Carmelita Seafood
Snow Crab Lemon Butter Pasta
Elegant pasta dish featuring tender snow crab in a zesty lemon butter sauce
About Snow Crab
- Sweet, delicate flavor
- Tender, flaky meat
- Perfect for pasta dishes
- High in protein, low in fat
Ingredients
- 1 pound snow crab legs
- 8 ounces pasta
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 lemon (zest and juice)
- 1/2 cup white wine (optional)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Extra lemon wedges
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crab
Thaw and remove meat from shells
2. Cook Pasta
Cook al dente, reserve pasta water
3. Make Sauce
Combine butter, garlic, lemon, and wine
4. Combine
Toss pasta with sauce and crab
5. Serve
Garnish with parsley and lemon
Pro Tips
- Steam crab legs for extra flavor
- Use chicken broth instead of wine if preferred
- Pair with crisp white wine
- Don't overcook the crab meat