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Spaghetti Granchio

The summer pasta. Picked blue swimmer meat, olive oil, garlic, chilli, tomato, parsley. Italian simplicity, Australian sweetness.

Prep: 15 minCook: 10 minServings: 4Difficulty: easy

Method

  1. 1

    Cook spaghetti in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.

  2. 2

    While pasta cooks, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add garlic and chilli — cook 2 min without colour.

  3. 3

    Add cherry tomatoes. Cook 3 min until just collapsing.

  4. 4

    Stir in crab meat, lemon zest, and half the parsley. Warm through 1 min.

  5. 5

    Drain spaghetti. Add to the pan with a splash of pasta water. Toss vigorously.

  6. 6

    Finish with lemon juice, remaining parsley, and cracked pepper. No cheese — it kills the crab.

Tips

  • Pick crab meat yourself — the difference vs pre-picked is significant.
  • Don't cook the crab too long in the sauce. It's already cooked.
Pairing

Adelaide Hills Fiano or an Italian Vermentino.

Read more about Blue Swimmer Crab