Australia's most underrated crab. Sweet, lobster-like flesh with minimal interference — linguine, butter, lemon, chives.
Cook linguine in well-salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta water.
Meanwhile, melt butter gently in a large pan. Add garlic and chilli flakes — cook 2 min, no colour.
Add white wine, bubble 1 min.
Stir in spanner crab meat and lemon zest. Warm through 1 minute only.
Drain pasta, add to pan with a splash of pasta water. Toss to coat.
Finish with lemon juice, chives, and sea salt. Plate immediately.
Piccadilly Valley Chardonnay or Tasmanian Pinot Gris.