We spent the weekend in the Outer Banks. It was gorgeous! We were there for a lovely wedding on the beach. I love to collect cookbooks when we travel. So, today I thought I would share a recipe from the cookbook I purchased at the Wright Brothers Memorial book shop. "The Outer Banks Cookbook". It features recipes from local chefs and restaurants.
Enjoy :-)
Crab and Asparagus Pasta
I love this combination! I haven't tried this recipe yet, but it is on the list.
1 pound of asparagus, thin stalks
4-6 tablespoons Butter
1 med onion, finely chopped
1 large clove of garlic, minced
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning (I would considering using more, since I love Old Bay with crab meat)
1 pound backfin crabmeat, picked over to remove cartilage
1 pound dried linguine, cooked and drained
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
Rinse and snap steams off asparagus. Dry with towels, then cut stalks in 2 inch pieces. Set aside.
In a large saute pan, melt butter over med heat. Add onion and cook until beginning to be tender about 3 to 5mins.
Add garlic and stir for about 1min, then add asparagus and contine to cook and stir until asparagus is tender (depends on how thick they are)
When asparagus is tender, add lemon juice, salt and pepper, Old Bay and crabmeat. Gently stir to combine and continue to cook until heated through. If desired add an additional 2 Tablespoons of butter (do it!).
Serve over warm linguine in pasta bowls. Sprinkle with more Old Bay if desired and top with fresh parsley.
Yields: 4-6 servings
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