Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of this King Crab Pasta with Tomato and Ouzo Sauce. A Greek-inspired seafood pasta dish that is rich, flavorful, and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
King Crab Pasta:
- 1 pound King crab legs or meat
- Olive oil for sautéing
- 2–3 garlic cloves
Ouzo Sauce:
- ½ cup ouzo (Greek anise‑flavored liqueur; substitute with sambuca, pastis, or dry white wine if needed)
- 28 oz crushed or diced tomatoes
- Red pepper flakes or Tabasco (optional, to taste)
To Serve:
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- Dried spaghetti or linguine
- Chopped fresh parsley or chives for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet or saucepan over medium heat. Add garlic and sauté until fragrant.
- Pour in ouzo and let it sizzle briefly. Stir in tomatoes, season with red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
- Simmer the sauce until thickened. Gently fold in cooked crab meat.
- Cook pasta until al dente, drain, and toss with the sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water.
- Divide pasta among plates, top with crab meat, and garnish with herbs.
Notes
- Ouzo can be substituted with white wine if needed.
- The sauce benefits from resting; flavors deepen over time.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Greek-inspired / Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ of recipe
- Calories: 480 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
