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Chilli Crab & Toasted Corn Linguine with Harissa

Sweet, juicy crab meets Shemin’s Harissa Spice Blend in this vibrant summer pasta. Golden toasted corn adds a nutty crunch, fresh parsley brings a burst of green, and a squeeze of lemon ties it all together.

It’s light yet indulgent, quick to make, and guaranteed to impress — the kind of dish that feels like a treat but takes less than 30 minutes from pan to plate.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes (including 10 minutes prep)
  • Serves: 4
  • Calories per Serving: Approx. 520 kcal

Ingredients

  • 400g linguine
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
  • 1 fresh red chilli, seeded and finely chopped (optional for extra heat)
  • 1–2 tsp Shemin’s Harissa Spice Blend (or your favourite Shemin’s spice blend)
  • 200g fresh crab meat
  • 1 lemon, juiced
  • 25g fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped
  • 75g toasted sweetcorn (from a tin, drained, then dry-fried until golden)
  • Extra virgin olive oil, for drizzling
  • Green salad, to serve

Method

  1. Cook the Pasta: Boil the linguine according to the packet instructions. Drain, reserving 2–3 tbsp of the cooking water, and set aside.
  2. Start the Flavour Base: In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the garlic, fresh chilli, and Shemin’s Harissa Spice Blend. Fry gently for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  3. Add the Crab & Corn: Stir in the toasted sweetcorn and crab meat. Heat through, then add the lemon juice.
  4. Bring it Together: Add the cooked linguine to the pan with enough reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce. Toss in the parsley and mix until everything is evenly coated.
  5. Serve & Enjoy: Divide between shallow bowls, drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil, and serve immediately with a green salad.

Tips:

  • Switch the Spice – Try Shemin’s Peri Peri Blend or a teaspoon of Thai Red or Green Curry Paste for a citrusy twist.
  • Make it Creamy – Stir in a spoonful of mascarpone or crème fraîche before serving.
  • Seafood Swap – Prawns, scallops, or flaked salmon work beautifully in place of crab.
  • Go Veggie – Skip the seafood and add chargrilled courgette or roasted peppers.
  • Extra Freshness – Toss in a handful of rocket or watercress just before serving.
  • Prep Ahead – Toast the corn and chop the herbs earlier in the day for faster assembly at dinner time.
Serves 4

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