Crab Pasta

This Crab Pasta is light yet luscious, with a creamy white wine lemon butter sauce and slightly sweet corn. Served over fettuccine, this is a delicious, satisfying one-pan pasta!

If you've lived anywhere in the Pacific Northwest, you know that Dungeness Crab is king. We go crabbing every year and even put together a step-by-step guide for how to cook Dungeness crab.

But any fresh or frozen crab meat will work for this recipe. And let's face it. Seafood and pasta are simply an amazing combination. Recently, I shared my favorite Dairy-Free Bacon & Shrimp Pasta recipe. It's one that I make at least once a month.

And when I'm in the mood for a fancier dish, I love making Seared Scallops with Pasta. But the secret is that it's super EASY to make, just like this creamy crab pasta!

🌟 Why this recipe works

I love both crab and corn, so I thought, why not put them together. And that's how this delicious pasta was born. Here's why I think you'll love it, too!

• Fast: This delicious crab pasta comes together in just 20 minutes!
• Packed with flavor: Made with a garlicky white wine butter lemon sauce and fresh herbs, this dish is so yummy.
• Easy to make dairy-free: simply use my fave dairy-free vegan butter instead of regular butter for the sauce.

🛒 Ingredient notes

• Pasta - I use fettuccine for this pasta, but any long-shaped pasta like linguine, spaghetti, pappardelle, or tagliatelle will work as well.
• Crab meat - Fresh or frozen.
• Corn - Also fresh or frozen corn will work.
• Unsalted butter - To help create the sauce without adding too much saltiness.
• Garlic - For yummy aromatic flavor.
• Chili flakes - Red pepper flakes give the pasta a bit of a kick.
• White wine - For deeper flavor.
• Mint leaves - This adds a fresh, herbiness.
• Lemon juice - Some acid to balance the richness of the sauce.
• Olive oil - To drizzle over the pasta.
• Fresh parsley - For garnish.
• Salt and pepper - to taste.

✅ Step-by-step instructions

Here's an overview for how to make this tasty crab and corn pasta. You'll find the full ingredients and detailed instructions in the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.

• Cook the pasta in a large pot of water according to the package directions. I like mine a bit al dente.
• In a large skillet melt the butter, then sauté garlic for about a minute.
• Pour in the white wine and allow it to reduce, 2 to 3 minutes.
• Whisk in some of the pasta water, then add the corn, chili flakes, and salt. Cook for 1 to 2 minutes.
• Add drained pasta and crab to the pan along with some fresh torn mint leaves, lemon juice, and black pepper.
• Toss together and top with remaining mint, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh chopped parsley.

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🍽 Serving ideas

This satisfying pasta makes for a delicious entree. It goes great with side dishes like garlicky pesto bread, shrimp pintxos, and Caprese crostini.

If you’re looking for an even heartier meal, you could go surf and turf and serve it alongside cast iron rib eye steak or grilled pesto steak.

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