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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 (284g)

Recipe makes 4 servings

Calories 473
Calories from Fat 148 (31%)
Amount Per Serving %DV
Total Fat 16.5g 25%
Saturated Fat 9.5g 47%
Monounsaturated Fat 4.5g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.1g
Trans Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 79mg 26%
Sodium 689mg 28%
Potassium 543mg 15%
Total Carbohydrate 51.9g 17%
Dietary Fiber 2.0g 8%
Sugars 1.7g
Protein 23.2g 46%

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Crab Linguini

Recipe #55170 | 40 min | 10 min prep | add private note
Barb Gertz

By: Barb Gertz
Feb 28, 2003

A little crab goes a long way with this creamy sauce. White wine and lemon juice help to cut the richness of the evapotated milk.

SERVES 4 (change servings and units)

Ingredients

Directions

  1. 1
    In a skillet combine chicken broth and white wine.
  2. 2
    Boil until reduced to 1/3 cup.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat and slowley whisk in half and half and evaporated milk, stirring constantly until blended.
  4. 4
    Return to heat and simmer until the mixture is reduced to 1-1/3 cup.
  5. 5
    Meanwhile, combine 2 teaspoons softened butter and flour, slowly whisk into the milk mixture, Continue stirring until the sauce is thickened and no lumps remain.
  6. 6
    (If sauce is to thick add more half and half or milk.) Add crab, chopped parsley, chopped green onion, salt and lemon juice.
  7. 7
    Reduce heat and cook until crab is heated through.
  8. 8
    Meanwhile, cook linguini according to package directions.
  9. 9
    Toss with 1 tablespoon butter and grated parmesan cheese.
  10. 10
    Pour sauce over the pasta and toss until evenly coated.

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From: KCHomeCook

On Jul 6, 2009

I doubled the sauce so we would have plenty and I am so glad I did, as it was delicious! We have had this a few times now and my family requests it often! Thanks!

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    From: ChicagoRN

    On Jul 2, 2009

    This was simply FABULOUS!!!!!! I used others' comments and doubled the sauce but I also doubled the amount of pasta and the amount of crab. I found it had WAY too much sauce this way but we're not a saucey family..so that may have something to do with it. In the future, I'll still double the pasta and crab but keep the sauce quantity as is. I only had fat free evaporated milk and it was fine. I added 5 cloves of garlic to the dish with the green onions and lemons. Even my 3 and 5 year old devoured this. My son, who doesn't like sauce on anything, asked me to add more sauce to his! The crab tasted heavenly. This is definitely a company-worthy recipe. You will definitely impress with this! Thank you Barb!

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  • From: yellowDough

    On Oct 25, 2008

    While writing this review, my partner is seen busy licking off the spatula used for stirring the sauce. I must say I this recipe is without a shadow of doubt the apogee of linguini! Look no further, this is absolutely the best you will ever find.

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    From: Bev

    On Jul 25, 2006

    This recipe is nothing short of SENSATIONAL!! After the first taste, I knew that if I had ordered the same thing in a restaurant in downtown DC our bill would easily have reached over $100 with a salad, cocktails and dessert. I used an entire pound of crab and the next time I make this I will double the sauce, and still use the pound of crab. All the flavors blend exquisitely for an excellent 5 star+ dish. Barb, I always know if I make one of your recipes, I cannot go wrong. You proved me correct again! Dan'l and I thank you!

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