Dinner Tonight: Spaghetti with Crab, Chile, and Mint

Health score
23%
Dinner Tonight: Spaghetti with Crab, Chile, and Mint
45 min.
2
642kcal

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If you're looking for a vibrant and delicious dish to spice up your dinner routine, this Spaghetti with Crab, Chile, and Mint is the perfect choice. In just 45 minutes, you can create a fresh and flavorful meal that combines the richness of crab meat with the heat of jalapeños and the refreshing kick of mint. The subtle creaminess from the butter and the zing of lemon juice tie everything together, making it a satisfying and delightful meal for two.

This recipe offers a wonderful balance of flavors and textures: the tender crab meat, slightly spicy jalapeños, and aromatic shallots all come together beautifully on a bed of perfectly cooked spaghetti. The mint adds a surprising and bright twist, elevating the dish into something truly special. Whether you're preparing it for lunch or dinner, this dish is sure to impress with its simple yet bold flavors.

It's quick, easy, and perfect for anyone looking for a light yet indulgent meal. Plus, with just a handful of ingredients and minimal equipment, you'll be able to whip it up in no time. Treat yourself to a flavorful bowl of spaghetti that brings together the best of fresh seafood, heat, and herbs in one delicious package!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 tablespoons butter 
  • ounces crab meat 
  •  jalapeno stemmed finely chopped
  •  juice of lemon 
  • Handful mint leaves thinly sliced
  • small shallots minced
  • 0.5 pound pasta like spaghetti 

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • pot
  • tongs

Directions

  1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the box.
  2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat.
  3. Add the jalapeños and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for three minutes, or until tender.
  4. When the pasta is done, transfer with a pair of tongs to the skillet. Turn the heat to high, add the rest of the butter, and the crab meat. Cook for a minute to warm the crab, and then add the mint and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories642kcal
Protein19.67%
Fat23.36%
Carbs56.97%

Properties

Glycemic Index
77
Glycemic Load
35.15
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
26.90347830109%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
1.35mg
Hesperetin
2.37mg
Naringenin
0.21mg
Apigenin
0.11mg
Luteolin
0.35mg
Quercetin
0.41mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:642.35kcal
32.12%
Fat:16.52g
25.42%
Saturated Fat:9.41g
58.8%
Carbohydrates:90.67g
30.22%
Net Carbohydrates:85.84g
31.22%
Sugar:5.67g
6.3%
Cholesterol:73.35mg
24.45%
Sodium:834.32mg
36.27%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:31.31g
62.61%
Selenium:103.14µg
147.35%
Vitamin B12:7.68µg
128.07%
Manganese:1.17mg
58.74%
Copper:1.15mg
57.3%
Zinc:6.81mg
45.43%
Phosphorus:424.26mg
42.43%
Magnesium:110.92mg
27.73%
Vitamin C:22.7mg
27.51%
Vitamin B6:0.41mg
20.71%
Fiber:4.83g
19.32%
Folate:74.03µg
18.51%
Potassium:558.27mg
15.95%
Vitamin B3:3.06mg
15.29%
Iron:2.41mg
13.39%
Vitamin A:620.06IU
12.4%
Vitamin B1:0.16mg
10.84%
Vitamin B5:0.93mg
9.27%
Calcium:82.99mg
8.3%
Vitamin B2:0.13mg
7.53%
Vitamin E:0.81mg
5.43%
Vitamin K:2.83µg
2.7%