Linguine of king crab

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Dominic Chapman's king crab linguine recipe is sure to warm the cockles on a cold, dark evening. The carefully prepared chillies add a real warmth to the combination of sweet white meat and rich brown meat, with a touch of mint to freshen things up.

Ingredients

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King crab

Method

1
To begin, burn the chillies on an open flame to blister the skins, then seal in a plastic bag and leave to sweat for 15 minutes. Peel off the burnt skins, cut the chillies open and scrape out the seeds. Chop the remaining flesh finely
2
Bring a large pan of water to the boil with 1 tablespoon of salt. Once boiling, add the linguine and bring back to the boil, ensuring you stir the pasta every couple of minutes to stop it sticking together
3
Meanwhile, melt half of the butter in a large pan and add the chilli flesh, followed by the white king crab meat. Shake to incorporate then remove from the heat
4
Once cooked, drain the linguine from the water, reserving a cup of the cooking water. Stir the linguine into the crab and chilli mix, then return to a high heat
5
Stir well to combine, then add the brown crab meat, remaining butter and the chopped mint. Toss and stir well to combine, adding a dash or 2 of the linguine cooking water to create a sauce to coat the pasta
6
Finish with some lemon juice, salt and pepper, plus more chilli if desired. Garnish with some shredded mint and serve immediately

Dominic Chapman's passion for food is in the blood: his family has owned and run the highly acclaimed Castle Hotel in Taunton for over 60 years.

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