KEY LIME PASTA WITH CRAB AND MUSTARD SAUCE

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The tart flavors of the small Key limes is best, but the larger Persian and Tahitian limes are just fine for this dish. For ZWT 5 from The Sugar Mill Caribbean Cookbook.

Provided by kellychris

Categories     Crab

Time 15m

Yield 1 dish, 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 tablespoons olive oil
4 shallots, minced
2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
1 tablespoon grainy mustard
1 cup white wine
2 cups heavy cream
1 1/2 lbs cooked crab or 1 1/2 lbs lobster meat
1/2 teaspoon cayenne
salt and pepper, to taste
1 1/2 lbs linguine, cooked and drained
1 grated lime, zest of

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, heat olive oil. Add shallots.
  • Saute slowly for 1 minute.
  • Add the two mustards and white wine.
  • Cook and stir for 1 minute, then add cream.
  • Simmer til thickened.
  • Add lobster or crab, cayenne, and salt and pepper to sauce.
  • Add the sauce to the hot pasta and toss.
  • Garnish with lime zest. Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 881.1, Fat 37, SaturatedFat 19.4, Cholesterol 175.6, Sodium 460.1, Carbohydrate 91.9, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 3.6, Protein 36.9

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