Blue Crab Spaghetti

Name: Blue Crab Spaghetti
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: Spaghetti 6.3 oz; Blue crab large 2; Canned cherry tomatoes 1.7 cups; Garlic 1 clove; Fine salt to taste; Black pepper to taste; Parsley to taste

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Lactose Free

Difficulty: Average
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Serving: 2
Cost: Average

PRESENTATION

Recipe by
Sebastian Fitarau

Spaghetti with blue crab is super popular along the gorgeous Italian coastlines. You know, when folks want something a bit special for dinner, this is the go-to. In places like Liguria and around the Adriatic, seafood pasta is a big deal. And this dish? It totally stands out. The fresh blue crab adds a tender, slightly sweet flavor. Really, the magic kicks off when the crab hits the boiling water. It changes from its usual blue to a bright orange—a clear sign it's ready. This makes it easy to pull out that moist crab meat, which is just perfect for mixing into the sauce. Looks impressive, right? But, to be honest, it's pretty simple once you try it. It’s a classic at big dinners—like Christmas Eve—and also great for a lazy Sunday when you want a treat.

What really sets crab spaghetti apart from the typical tomato seafood sauces is its lighter, almost delicate taste. And it really lets the blue crab shine. Some regions throw in a pinch of chili or a splash of white wine. But here's the thing: the real secret is fresh flavors that highlight the crab. Making a blue crab pasta recipe at home? The aroma of sweet crab simmering with garlic and parsley will transport you to the Italian coast, no question. Plus, blue crab isn’t just for this dish. Once you get the hang of it, you might want to try other Italian seafood dishes or whip up a quick blue crab sauce for risotto or bruschetta. And look, some folks worry about cleaning crab, but it’s really not that hard after boiling. The juicy meat is totally worth it. This kind of homemade crab spaghetti shows up at both fancy and casual tables across coastal Italy. Pretty much proves that good, simple ingredients can make something really really special every time. Whether it’s a festive occasion or just a relaxed meal, this dish brings a touch of Italy to your table, showing that the best flavors come from the sea—seriously good.

How to prepare Blue Crab Spaghetti

To prepare blue crab spaghetti, first, place a pot full of water on the stove. Once it reaches a boil, immerse the crabs 1 and let them cook for 5 minutes 2. Then drain them 3.

Immerse them in a bowl with ice water 4. Meanwhile, in a pan, prepare the sauté with garlic, oil, and parsley stems 5. Let it flavor and add the canned cherry tomatoes 6.

Season with salt 7 and pepper. Cover with a lid 8 and let cook for 30 minutes. At this point, retrieve the crabs. Break the shells using scissors 9.

Gradually collect the meat in a bowl 10. Then put a pot full of water on the stove, salt to taste, and cook the spaghetti. Once the sauce is ready, remove the garlic and parsley stems 12.

Add the crab meat 13 and cook for another 2 minutes to let the flavors blend. Drain the spaghetti al dente and transfer them to the pan 14. Toss them 15.

Drizzle with a little oil 16, add the chopped parsley 17, and mix again. Serve hot on plates 18 and enjoy your blue crab spaghetti!

Storage

We recommend consuming the spaghetti immediately; alternatively, it can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 day.

Tip

If the crabs are very large, increase the cooking time by a few minutes. Blanching them too little could make it difficult to extract the meat.

You can enrich the spaghetti by adding fresh chili pepper to the sauce sauté or during cooking.

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Blue Crab Spaghetti

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How to prepare Blue Crab Spaghetti

Storage

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