Creamy Crab & Asparagus Pasta
Creamy Crab & Asparagus Pasta. Christmas Eve seven fishes pasta idea anyone?! This one is both decadent and fancy and loaded with jumbo lump crab meat. It’s creamy, it’s herby, and it’s absolutely delicious. And the perfect holiday pasta dish whether it’s seven fishes or just any old holiday celebration !!
Ok we are in full Christmas Eve seven fishes dinner menu mode. Everything we are planning is alllll about seven fishes and Christmas cookies/desserts too of course. But if you’re looking for the perfect pasta to add to your seven fishes menu or if you’re just looking for a holiday pasta in general this one is definitely it.
This pasta is decadent and fancy while being totally delicious and simple. It’s an easy pasta to make, but it’s perfect for a holiday gathering because it’s also pretty fancy with the lump crab meat. The pasta is coated in a creamy Creme Fraiche sauce with chives and basil. Then it’s tossed with the lump crab meat and sautéed asparagus. And, you guys, it is soooo good.
We are officially halfway through the week. Like the weekend is so close and I am so excited. As I have been mentioning all week, we have so many festivities this weekend and we are also going to be sharing our seven fishes menu very very soon ;))) so stay tuned and be sure to send us your suggestions and recommendations !! We love all the input we can get !!
Ingredients
4 tablespoons butter
1 garlic clove; minced
1 bunch of asparagus; chopped into 2 inch pieces
salt and pepper
3/4 cups white wine
1 - 2 cups chicken broth
8 ounces creme fraiche
2 tablespoons fresh chives
2 tablespoons fresh basil; chopped
zest from 1 lemon
1 pound colossal lump crab meat
Directions:
In a large skillet, melt the butter. Add the garlic and asparagus. Sprinkle with salt and pepper. Add the wine and let it evaporate. Add one cup of chicken stock. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes. Add creme fraiche, chives, and lemon zest. Continue cooking until thickened.
Meanwhile cook the pasta. Add the pasta, the basil, and the crab meat to the skillet. Cook for 3 - 5 minutes until combined and heated through.
Top with additional chives and basil to serve.
