Crab Granicio

Name: Crab Granicio
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 113 g Butter; 24 g Garlic; 2 g Oregano; 1 g Red pepper flakes; 400 g Fettuccine pasta; 50 g Parmesan cheese; 450 g Crab meat

Crab Granicio · ready in 30 min · 4 servings · 520 kcal per serving · easy · 7 ingredients

Tender crab meat is gently warmed in rich butter infused with garlic and oregano, then tossed with silky fettuccine for a comforting, luxurious pasta with a subtle heat and savory depth.

Prep: 10 min
Cook: 20 min
Total: 30 min
Serves: 4
kcal: 520
Difficulty: easy

Italian Mediterranean Main dishes Quick (30 min or less)High-protein (25 g+)

A QiMeal recipe · Updated 3 October 2026

Ingredients · 4 servings

113 gButter
24 gGarlic
2 gOregano
1 gRed pepper flakes
400 gFettuccine pasta
50 gParmesan cheese
450 gCrab meat

Equipment

stovetop, colander, large pot, saucepan, serving bowls, tongs, wooden spoon

Instructions

Cook fettuccine
Gather a large pot and colander, then cook the fettuccine pasta in boiling water according to the package directions until tender. · 10 min
What to look for: pasta is tender but not mushy
Bloom aromatics
Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the garlic, oregano, and red pepper flakes and stir until fragrant. · 5 min
What to look for: butter is melted and garlic smells fragrant
Warm crab
Add the crab meat to the butter mixture and gently stir over medium heat until the butter bubbles lightly and the crab is heated through. · 4 min
When it is done: crab is hot throughout and reaches a safe internal temperature of 63°C
Toss pasta
Remove the pan from the heat, drain the fettuccine pasta, and toss it thoroughly with the crab and butter sauce. · 2 min
What to look for: pasta is evenly coated with sauce
Finish and serve
Plate the pasta, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and serve immediately while hot. · 1 min
What to look for: cheese lightly melted

Nutrition (per serving)

kcal	520
Protein	26 g
Carbohydrates	55 g
of which sugars	3 g
Fat	22 g
of which saturated	13 g
Fibre	3 g
Sodium	780 mg

Nutri-ScoreC

Allergens

Contains: gluten, crustaceans, milk

Storage and reheating

Fridge: up to 2 days
Freezer: not recommended

Ingredient substitutions

Butter

olive oil: Adds fruitiness and reduces saturated fat

Garlic

shallot: Finely mince to avoid overpowering crab

Oregano

Italian seasoning: Contains mixed herbs; use sparingly

Red pepper flakes

black pepper: Adds warmth without heat

Fettuccine pasta

linguine: Close shape and texture

Parmesan cheese

pecorino romano: Grate finely for even melt