Jersey Crab & Chilli Linguine with Lemon Breadcrumbs

A vibrant linguine dish showcasing fresh Jersey crab, a touch of chilli heat, and the bright flavors of lemon, all topped with crispy, buttery lemon breadcrumbs.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

45 minutes

Calories

785

Level

Easy

Yields

4 servings

Cost

£4.96

Season:

🌸 Spring•☀️ Summer

Meal Type:

Dinner•Snack•Bread

Cuisine:

Jersey•Italian•Mediterranean

Main Ingredient:

Seafood•Pasta

Mood:

Healthy•Spicy

Ingredients

Servings

350gLinguine Pasta(Good quality dried linguine)

£0.80

300gJersey Crab Meat(Freshly picked, a mix of white and brown meat for richer flavour)

£15.00

1 Fresh Red Chilli(Depending on heat preference, finely chopped, seeds removed if desired)

£0.50

4clovesGarlic(Finely minced)

£0.25

6tbspExtra Virgin Olive Oil(Good quality)

£0.75

1Lemon(Zest and juice, unwaxed if possible)

£0.60

3tbspFresh Parsley(Chopped)

£0.40

50gJersey Royal Potatoes(Cooked, cold and mashed. Act as a natural thickening agent for sauce)

£0.35

100gBreadcrumbs(Fresh breadcrumbs, made from a crusty loaf)

£0.30

50gJersey Butter(Salted or unsalted, your preference)

£0.60

2tbspJersey Milk(Full fat or semi-skimmed)

£0.10

to tasteSalt

£0.05

to tasteBlack Pepper(Freshly ground)

£0.15

Total Cost

£19.85

£4.96 per serving

The Method

1
Preheat oven to 180°C (160°C fan/Gas Mark 4).
2
Make the Lemon Breadcrumbs: In a frying pan, melt the Jersey butter over medium heat. Add the breadcrumbs and lemon zest. Cook, stirring frequently, until golden brown and crispy. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.
3
Cook the Pasta: Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the linguine and cook according to package directions until al dente. Reserve about 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
4
Prepare the Sauce: While the pasta is cooking, heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat. Add the garlic and chilli and cook for 1 minute, until fragrant, being careful not to burn the garlic.
5
Add the Crab: Add the Jersey crab meat to the pan and cook for 2-3 minutes, until heated through. Stir through mashed Jersey Royal potato to the sauce, gently combine
6
Combine and Finish: Drain the pasta and add it to the pan with the crab sauce. Add lemon juice and the Jersey milk and a little of the reserved pasta water (about 1/4 cup) if needed to create a light sauce that coats the pasta. Stir well to combine.
7
Serve: Divide the linguine among bowls. Sprinkle generously with the lemon breadcrumbs and chopped parsley. Season with extra salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately.

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My Notes

Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (300g)

785 kcal / 3284 kJ

Carbs

76g

29% of RDA

Fat

42g

60% of RDA

Protein

38g

76% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

5 g

17% of RDA

Sugar

6 g

7% of RDA

Sodium

600 mg

26% of RDA

Saturated Fat

16 g

80% of RDA

Chef's Tips

Don't overcook the garlic, it will become bitter.

Taste the sauce before adding salt as the crab may be naturally salty.

For a richer flavour, add a splash of white wine to the sauce after cooking the garlic and chilli, allowing it to reduce before adding the crab.

If you can't find Jersey Royal potatoes, use another waxy potato. However, they are an essential part of what makes this truly Jersey, so source them if possible!

If you want to add more freshness, consider adding some halved cherry tomatoes near the end of cooking.

Cooking Equipment

Large Pot

Large Frying Pan

Oven

Grater

Wine Pairings

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