Linguine con Granchio e Limone

Ingredients:

Dressed crab, including the shell450g

Extra virgin olive oil5 tablespoons

Garlic cloves, peeled and finely chopped2

Medium-hot red chilli, deseeded and finely chopped1

Flat leaf parsley, finely chopped3 tablespoons

Unwaxed lemon zestzest of 1

Freshly squeezed lemon juice3 tablespoons

Linguine500g

Saltto taste

Preparation Time:

30 minutes

Method:

1. Using a tablespoon, scoop out the crab meat from the shell and claws into a bowl and mix together the white and brown meat.
2. Heat the oil in a large frying pan over a low heat and fry the garlic and chilli together for 30 seconds.
3. Add in the crab with the parsley, lemon zest and juice. Cook for 1 minute until the crab is heated through. Season with salt and set aside.
4. Meanwhile cook the pasta in a large saucepan of boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and tip back into the same pan, off the heat. Spoon in the crab sauce and stir everything together for 30 seconds to allow the flavours to combine.
5. Serve immediately and do not be tempted to serve with grated cheese on top.