RECIPE: HOW TO MAKE CHRISTMAS ISLAND MUD CRAB LINGUINE

On Christmas Island, one of the most delicious and traditional dishes is Mud Crab Linguine. This recipe combines the freshness of mud crabs with al dente pasta in a delicious sauce that will delight your palate. Here's how to prepare this exquisite dish:

Mud Crab Linguine Ingredients

400g of linguine

2 fresh mud crabs

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 chopped onion

1 red pepper, chopped

200ml tomato puree

1 teaspoon sweet paprika

Chopped fresh parsley

Extra virgin olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Preparation of Mud Crab Linguine step by step

1. Cook the pasta in salted water following the package instructions. Drain and reserve.

2. Meanwhile, clean the mud crabs and cut them into pieces. Reserve the legs and meat.

3. In a large frying pan, heat a little olive oil and add the garlic, onion and red pepper. Sauté until golden brown.

4. Add the mud crab meat and legs to the pan and sauté for a few minutes.

5. Add the tomato puree, sweet paprika, salt and pepper to taste. Cook over medium heat for about 10-15 minutes.

6. Add the cooked pasta to the pan and mix well to coat it with the sauce.

7. Serve the Mud Crab Linguine on individual plates and sprinkle fresh chopped parsley on top.

Enjoy this delicious dish of Mud Crab Linguine inspired by the exotic Christmas Island!