Crab, chilli and leek linguine recipe

Crab, chilli and leek linguine

A fresh, quick dinner recipe perfect for the summer - this crab, chilli, and leek linguine is spicy, sweet and luxurious thanks to the addition of tinned white crab meat. A healthy option that's full of protein, try it tonight with just a few simple ingredients.

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  • Serves 2
  • 5 mins to prepare and 20 mins to cook
  • 470 calories / serving

Ingredients

  • 200g (7oz) linguine
  • 1tbsp olive oil
  • 1 leek, finely sliced
  • 1 red chilli, finely chopped
  • 1 x 170g tin crab meat, drained
  • 1 lemon, zested and juiced

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Each serving contains

Energy
1985kJ 470.0kcal
24%
Fat
8g
low11%
Saturates
1g
low6%
Salt
0.9g
low15%
Sugars
5g
low5%

of the Reference intake

Carbohydrate 72.3gProtein 23.7gFibre 5.4g

Method

  1. Put the pasta into a pan of boiling water and cook following the packet instructions. Drain.
  2. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a saucepan and add the leek and chilli. Fry gently for 5 mins, making sure the leek doesn't brown. Add the crab meat and lemon zest, then a little of the juice, to taste.
  3. Take off the heat, season, and stir the crab mixture through the pasta.

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