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175 g  fresh linguine 
1 Tbs  extra-virgin olive oil 
1 shallot 
1 clove  garlic 
1 red chilli 
2 tomatoes, ripe 
1 Tbs  vodka 
170 g  white crab meat, canned 
2 Tbs  continental parsley 
 salt & freshly ground black pepper 
 
1Prep: Finely chop shallots, garlic. Seed and finely chop chilli and roughly chop tomatoes.
2Heat the oil in a large frying pan and sauté the chilli, garlic and shallot over a medium heat for 2 minutes until the shallot is beginning to soften but not brown. Add the tomatoes, increase the heat and cook for 4-5 minutes.
3Gently stir the crab meat and season to taste. Transfer to containers, chill and freeze.
4Defrost well before reheating gently. Stir through the vodka (1 tablespoon per 2 persons).
5Cook the fresh linguine in plenty of lightly salted boiling water. Drain and add to sauce and add a tablespoon of chopped continental parley for each person. Stir loosely together, divide between bowls and top with a good grinding of black pepper.
 
Servings: 2
Preparation time: 10 minutes
Cooking time: 15 minutes
 
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Author: Ainsley Harriott

Source: Gourmet Express 2

 
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