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Dungeness Crab Capellini is light with plenty of crab, hints of lemon, chives and bacon with a splash of cream.
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Dungeness Crab Capellini

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Dungeness Crab Capellini is light with plenty of crab, hints of lemon, chives and bacon with a splash of cream.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Seafood
Keyword: Angel Hair Pasta Recipes, Crab Pasta, Crab Recipes, Dungeness Crab Recipes, Light Crab Recipes, Seafood Pasta
Servings: 4

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. Dungeness crab meat
  • 4 oz. capellini pasta cooked al dente according to directions.
  • 4 strips bacon cut into lardons (strips)
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 lg. shallot sliced thinly
  • 1 tsp. red pepper flakes
  • 1/4 cup vermouth
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tbsp. fresh chives chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh basil torn
  • 1 pinch smoked salt
  • 1 lemon cut in wedges

Instructions

  • Cook capellini al dente according to package directions. Drain, reserving 1/2 cup pasta water.
  • Cook bacon lardons in large sauté pan over medium-high heat until browned. Remove from pan, wipe out grease and return pan to stove.
  • Add 2-3 tbsp. olive oil to pan, add shallot and stir, add red pepper flakes and vermouth, let simmer for 1-2 minutes. Add half of the reserved pasta water. If it evaporates quickly, add remaining reserved pasta water. Turn heat to medium-low and add crab meat and heavy cream, stirring gently to combine.
  • Fold in capellini, fresh chives and basil. Season with smoked salt. Serve with lemon wedges.