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Crab & Chilli Linguine
(Serves 4)

Ingredients :

> 14oz/400g linguine
> olive oil
> 2 shallots, finely chopped
> 2 cloves of garlic, chopped
> 2 small red chillies, seeded and finely chopped
> lots of freshly chopped parsley
> the zest and juice of 1 lime
> 2 dressed crabs.

Introduction :

Easy, delicious and perfect for a quick lunch or supper with a green or tomato salad.

Method :

1. Cook the shallots and garlic in one tablespoon of olive oil over a gentle heat for a few minutes, until soft but not coloured. Add the chilli, lime zest and lime juice.
2. Bring a large pan of salted water to the boil and cook the linguine according to the packet instructions.
3. Drain, reserving some of the cooking liquid in a cup. Add to the shallot mixture, with the chopped parsley, the crab and a little olive oil.
4. Stir gently to combine, adding some of the cooking liquid to loosen the sauce as necessary.


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