Jamie Oliver Crab Pasta 15 Minute Meals
Are you short on time but still want to eat a delicious, gourmet meal? Look no further than Jamie Oliver's Crab Pasta recipe from his 15 Minute Meals cookbook. This easy and quick recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you don't have a lot of time to spend in the kitchen.
The Ingredients
Before you start cooking, make sure you have all the necessary ingredients on hand. You'll need:
- 250g dried spaghetti
- 250g fresh white crabmeat
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1-2 fresh red chillies
- 1 lemon
- A small bunch of fresh parsley
- Extra virgin olive oil
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
Step-by-Step Instructions
Now that you have your ingredients, let's get started on the recipe:
- Boil a large pot of salted water and cook the spaghetti according to the package instructions.
- While the spaghetti is cooking, grab a large frying pan and put it on medium heat. Add a good amount of olive oil and then finely slice your garlic and chillies, adding them to the pan.
- When the garlic and chillies have started to cook down (make sure they don't burn!), add the crabmeat to the pan.
- Stir everything together and squeeze the juice of one lemon over the mixture. Let it cook for a minute or two.
- When the spaghetti is done cooking, take out a cup of the starchy cooking water and set it aside. Then, drain the spaghetti and add it to the frying pan with the crab mixture.
- Add a few tablespoons of the reserved cooking water to the frying pan and toss everything together.
- Take your parsley and roughly chop it, then add it to the pan along with a good pinch of salt and pepper. Give everything a final toss and voila, your dish is ready to serve!
Tips and Tricks
Here are a few tips to make sure your Crab Pasta turns out perfectly:
- Make sure you use fresh crabmeat, as it will have better flavor and texture than canned or packaged crabmeat.
- You can adjust the amount of chillies to your liking - if you don't like spice, just use one or omit them completely.
- Don't be afraid to add more pasta water if the dish seems too dry. The starchy water helps to create a sauce that clings to the pasta.
- Serve the dish with a wedge of lemon on the side, as additional lemon juice can brighten up the flavor.
Conclusion
Jamie Oliver's Crab Pasta is a quick and easy recipe that is sure to impress. With fresh ingredients and a short cook time, this dish is perfect for a weeknight dinner or even a special occasion. Try it out and see for yourself how delicious it is!
