Crab Pastini Recipe

Crab Pastini

Bring a large stock pot of water to a rolling boil. Add 2 pounds of
crab legs still in shells. Boil for 12 minutes. Remove from stock pot
and place in an ice bath to cool down.

In a pasta pot bring water with 1T. of olive oil and 1tsp. of salt to
a rolling boil. Add 1 pound package of angel hair pasta and boil for 6
minutes. Drain.





In a large skillet melt 3/4 stick of butter with 1/2 c. Of extra
virgin olive oil, 1 tsp. of crushed red pepper, 5 cloves of crushed
garlic, and 2 T. of fresh lemon juice.  Cook till fragrant. Appox 4
minutes.

Remove crab from ice bath. Using a mallet or rolling pin bang on crab
shells hard enough to crack the shells. Do not remove the meat. Place
cracked crab legs into skillet with hot oil/butter. Toss to coat
shells and then let rest for 3 minutes each side to reheat the crab.
Add drained angel hair pasta and 1/4 c. fresh chopped Italian parsley
and toss until all pasta is evenly coated. Add sea salt and fresh
cracked black pepper to taste. (I like a lot!)

After plated add shredded parmesean cheese on top of pasta.

I like to serve with a fresh loaf of Italian bread halved lenghtwise,
brushed with garlic butter and sprinkled with 6 cheese Italian blend
by Kraft. Bake in oven at 400* for 20 minutes. Remove, slice and serve.

ENJOY!!!