Name: Basil-Lemon Crab Linguine
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated linguine; 1/3 cup butter, cubed; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained; 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

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Basil-Lemon Crab Linguine

15 min4 servings

I always add herbs to pasta to really punch up the flavor. This linguine looks and tastes like it's from a five-star restaurant. We love it. —Tonya Burkhard, Palm Coast, Florida

Ingredients

1 package (9 ounces) refrigerated linguine

1/3 cup butter, cubed

1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and finely chopped

1 garlic clove, minced

1 teaspoon grated lemon zest

3 tablespoons lemon juice

2 cans (6 ounces each) lump crabmeat, drained

1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thinly sliced

1/2 teaspoon sea salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Instructions

1 Cook linguine according to package directions. Meanwhile, in a large skillet, heat butter over medium heat. Add jalapeno and garlic; cook and stir 1-2 minutes or until tender. Stir in lemon zest and juice. Add crab; heat through, stirring gently.

2 Drain linguine; add to skillet. Sprinkle with basil, salt and pepper; toss to combine.