Crab Pasta Recipe | Gluten-Free Fusilli with Smoked Oysters & Cavolo Nero
FineDiningIndian
April 15, 2016
This crab pasta recipe combines gluten-free fusilli with crab meat, smoked oysters, Cavolo Nero, garlic, onion, tomato and chilli flakes for a rich and flavourful seafood pasta.
The smoked oyster oil is used to sauté the aromatics, adding extra depth to the sauce, while Cavolo Nero brings freshness and texture. This gluten free pasta recipe is quick enough for an everyday meal but has enough character to work as a special seafood pasta recipe too.
If you need a gluten-free meal, make sure the pasta and all packaged ingredients are certified gluten-free. Gluten-free pasta is especially useful for people with coeliac disease or gluten intolerance, but it is not automatically healthier for everyone.
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Ingredients
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| 200g gluten-free fusilli pasta | |
| 120g crab meat, drained and shredded | |
| 80g smoked oysters in oil | |
| 80g Cavolo Nero / black kale, washed and roughly chopped | |
| 50g onion, finely chopped | |
| 8g garlic, finely chopped | |
| 100g tomato, chopped | |
| 2g chilli flakes | |
| 15ml extra virgin olive oil | |
| 10ml oil from the smoked oysters | |
| 1g crushed black pepper | |
| Salt, as needed | |
| 30 ml white wine, optional |
Nutritional Information
480 kcal
Calorie
28 g
Protein
55 g
Carbohydrate
19 g
Fat
7 g
Fiber
Directions
1.
Cook the pasta
Cook the gluten-free fusilli according to the packet instructions until al dente. Cook for an additional 1–2 minutes if you prefer a softer texture for this gluten free pasta recipe.
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2.
Start the seafood sauce
Heat a deep sauté pan and add a little extra virgin olive oil along with some oil from the smoked oysters.Add the chilli flakes while the oil is hot to help release their flavour.
Add the chopped garlic and sauté gently until lightly golden. Add the onion and cook for approximately 2 minutes until softened.
Stir in the chopped tomato and cook until it begins to break down.
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3.
Add the Cavolo Nero
Add the washed and drained Cavolo Nero. Cook briefly so the leaves soften while retaining their dark green colour and texture.
This gives the seafood pasta recipe a fresh vegetable element without overcooking the greens.
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4.
Add crab and smoked oysters
Add the smoked oysters along with a little of their oil, followed by the drained crab meat.
Season with crushed black pepper and check the salt before adding more, as the seafood may already contain salt.
Optional white wine
If using white wine, add a small splash and cook over high heat briefly until the alcohol aroma reduces.
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5.
Combine with pasta
Add the cooked fusilli to the pan and toss everything together until the pasta is evenly coated with the seafood mixture.
Serve the crab pasta recipe immediately while hot.
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Notes
*Nutrition info is a rough estimate based on the ingredients. Note that values may vary from case to case*
*As with all recipes, there is a number of ways you can get things done. If you believe that some of the instructions can be improved, or have a good alternative solution, feel free to leave a comment*
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