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Quick and Creamy Cajun Crab Linguine

Close-up of a serving of creamy crab pasta, topped with generous flakes of white crab meat and chopped parsley.
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Make this restaurant-style crab pasta at home quickly. This recipe delivers a rich, creamy sauce with a bold Cajun spice kick, perfect for an elegant weeknight seafood dinner.

Ingredients

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  • 12 oz linguine pasta
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 pound lump crab meat, drained
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/2 cup dry white wine
  • 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning (adjust to taste)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Cook the linguine according to package directions until al dente. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water before draining. Set the pasta aside.
  2. In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter with the olive oil. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant. Do not let the garlic brown.
  3. Add the Cajun seasoning to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  4. Pour in the white wine and let it simmer for 2 minutes, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
  5. Reduce the heat to low. Stir in the heavy cream and chicken broth. Let the sauce warm through for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Season the sauce with salt and pepper. Stir in the Parmesan cheese until the sauce is smooth.
  7. Gently fold in the lump crab meat. Heat for 1 minute; avoid overcooking the crab.
  8. Add the drained linguine to the skillet with the sauce. Toss to coat everything evenly. If the sauce seems too thick, add the reserved pasta water, one splash at a time, until you reach your desired consistency.
  9. Serve immediately, garnished with fresh parsley.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, substitute half of the heavy cream with half-and-half.
  • If you do not have Cajun seasoning, combine paprika, cayenne pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, oregano, and thyme to create your own blend.
  • This dish works well with fettuccine or spaghetti if linguine is unavailable.

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