LINGUINE WITH CHILE, CRAB, AND WATERCRESS

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Categories     Pasta     Low Fat     Crab     Watercress     Self

Yield Makes 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
1 1/2 tsp sea salt
1 large red chile, seeded and chopped
11 oz canned or frozen (defrosted) precooked crabmeat
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
1 package (16 oz) linguine
Handful fresh parsley, chopped
Handful watercress leaves, torn

Steps:

  • Boil 5 quarts water. With a mortar and pestle, grind garlic and salt into a smooth paste (or mix in a bowl). Add chile and crush until mixture is tinged red. Add crabmeat, breaking it up gently. Pour in oil. Add lemon juice and zest. Beat with a fork. Boil pasta according to package directions until al dente and drain. Top with crab sauce and toss. Add parsley and watercress. Toss again.

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