Cornish King Crab (spider crab) pasta with truffle

A perfect family pasta dish using Cornish King Crab aka spider crab by Chef, author and food photographer James Strawbridge.

Ingredients – Serves two, double for a family meal. 

150g Cornish King Crab (spider crab) handpicked meat
150g tagliatelle pasta
½ shallot, finely diced
1 clove of garlic, finely diced
50ml white wine
75ml double cream
1 preserved lemon, finely sliced,
½ red chilli, deseeded and sliced
1 tbsp parsley, chopped
1 tsp capers
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to season
Grated truffle (fancy optional)

Method
Step 1
Start by cooking your pasta in salted boiling water for 8-10 mins

Step 2
In a frying pan, sauté your garlic and shallot for 2-3 mins. Avoid caramelising it and add in your Cornish King Crab aka spider crab, chilli, capers and lemon. Reduce the heat slightly and stir well.

Step 3
Pour in your white wine and cook the crab sauce for 3-4 minutes.

Step 4
Finish with cream and parsley, season to taste and turn off before the cream comes to the boil.

Step 5
Toss the cooked, drained pasta in your crab sauce and serve with some grated truffle for a luxurious garnish.

Shop Ingredients

W Harvey & Sons handpicked spider crab meat

With thanks to James Strawbridge

These recipes have been created by James Strawbridge, chef, author and food photographer

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