Dinner Tonight: Spaghetti With Crab, Chile, And Mint Recipe

• 1/2 pound spaghetti
• 6 ounces crab meat
• 1 jalapeno, stemmed and finely chopped
• 2 small shallots, minced
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 2 1/2 tablespoons butter
• Handful of mint, thinly sliced

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook the spaghetti according to the directions on the box.
2. Meanwhile, melt 1 tablespoon of the butter in a large skillet set over medium heat. Add the jalapenos and shallots. Season with salt and pepper. Cook for three minutes, or until tender.
3. When the pasta is done, transfer with a pair of tongs to the skillet. Turn the heat to high, add the rest of the butter, and the crab meat. Cook for a minute to warm the crab, and then add the mint and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

spaghetti, crab meat, shallots, lemon, butter, handful of mint

Taken from www.seriouseats.com/recipes/2010/07/spaghetti-with-crab-chile-and-mint-recipe.html (may not work)