Chesapeake Bay Crab Scampi

Quick, easy and delicious. To do this recipe justice, please use fresh crabmeat, not canned or imitation crab.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 2-3

Ingredients

• 4  tablespoons olive oil
• 4  tablespoons butter, cut into pieces
• 2  teaspoons garlic, chopped
• 1⁄2 teaspoon  dried red pepper
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄3 cup white wine (or chicken broth)
• 1  lb lump crabmeat, picked over for shells
• 1  teaspoon fresh parsley
•  salt and pepper
• 8  ounces angel hair pasta

Directions

1. Heat oil and butter in large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook until garlic is lightly golden.
2. Add red pepper,lemon juice and white wine (or chicken broth). Bring to a soft boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Gently stir in crabmeat and parsley. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
3. Serve over pasta. Save about 1/2 to 1 cup of pasta water to add to dish if there is not enough liquid to suit you or you could also add additional amount of wine or chicken broth.