CHESAPEAKE BAY CRAB SCAMPI

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Quick, easy and delicious. To do this recipe justice, please use fresh crabmeat, not canned or imitation crab.

Provided by Irish Rose

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 2-3 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 tablespoons olive oil
4 tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
2 teaspoons garlic, chopped
1/2 teaspoon dried red pepper
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/3 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
1 lb lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
1 teaspoon fresh parsley
salt and pepper
8 ounces angel hair pasta

Steps:

  • Heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until garlic is lightly golden.
  • Add red pepper,lemon juice and white wine (or chicken broth). Bring to a soft boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Gently stir in crabmeat and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve over pasta. Save about 1/2 to 1 cup of pasta water to add to dish if there is not enough liquid to suit you or you could also add additional amount of wine or chicken broth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1153.3, Fat 54.6, SaturatedFat 19, Cholesterol 233.2, Sodium 1029, Carbohydrate 89.9, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 2.6, Protein 65.9

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