Carrickfergus Crab And Asparagus Linguine

Carrickfergus Crab and Asparagus Linguine is a delightful Northern Irish dish that combines the fresh flavors of crab and asparagus with perfectly cooked linguine. This dish is perfect for a special dinner or a gathering with friends and family.

Carrickfergus Crab And Asparagus Linguine

Ingredients

  • 8 oz linguine
  • 1 lb fresh crab meat
  • 1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the linguine according to package instructions. Drain and set aside.
  2. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
  3. Add the asparagus to the skillet and sauté for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp.
  4. Gently fold in the crab meat and cooked linguine, tossing to combine.
  5. Sprinkle with grated Parmesan cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste.
  6. Divide the linguine among serving plates and serve hot.

Cooking & Preparation

Preparation time:
15 minutes
Cooking time:
20 minutes
Total time:
35 minutes
Cooking method
Stovetop

Nutritional facts per 1 serving

Calories
380
Carbohydrates
45g
Protein
20g
Fat
12g

Supplies

Large pot Skillet Colander Serving plates

Tools

Cooking spoon Tongs Grater

Serving suggestions

Serve the Carrickfergus Crab and Asparagus Linguine with a side of garlic bread and a crisp green salad.

Tips & tricks

For a richer flavor, you can use a combination of butter and olive oil for sautéing the garlic and asparagus.

Cost

$25