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Basil-Lemon Crab Linguine

Name: Basil-Lemon Crab Linguine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings.
Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated linguine; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained; 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Prep/Total Time: 25 min.

Makes

4 servings

I always add herbs to pasta to really punch up the flavor. This linguine looks and tastes like it's from a five-star restaurant. We love it. —Tonya Burkhard, Palm Coast, Florida

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Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated linguine
1/3 cup butter, cubed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained
1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Directions

Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add jalapeno and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Add crab; heat through, stirring gently.
Drain linguine; add to skillet. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper; toss to combine.

Nutrition Facts

1-1/4 cups: 392 calories, 18g fat (11g saturated fat), 161mg cholesterol, 856mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 2g fiber), 23g protein.

Basil-Lemon Crab Linguine

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