Zesty Zucchini LinguiniZesty Zucchini Linguini

Serves 2

2 zucchini green or yellow medium sized

2 tsp ginger garlic and coriander zapped down to a paste (mums mix)

100 grams White crab meat

1 onion finely chopped

table spoon of fresh coriander chopped

2 tsp Rose harrisa

2 tsp sundried tomato paste

2 tsp Umami paste

Zest of 1 lime

Juice of 1 lime

Dash of olive oil

Sea salt

Touch of water if needed

Method

You can either use a spiralizer that you turn to create your linguini shaped zucchini or a hand held one with work too.

Work your way through both zucchinis and then lay them out on kitchen towel and sprinkle with a little salt.  Cover with another sheet. This will get the the excess liquid out of the vegetable and prevent the dish from going too soggy! Put them to one side.

Now for the sauce –

• Heat the pan
• Add the oil
• Add the onion and cook until transparent and soft
• Add mums mix and continue to cook on low heat
• Now for the tomato and Umami pastes
• Drop in the harissa – add more or less to your own taste

Keep stirring throughout

• Add a drop of water if needed, the consistency should be a slightly thin sauce that will coat the zucchini
• Add in the ¾ of the crab saving the rest for dressing the dish at the end.

Turn off the heat

• Taste the sauce check for seasoning and ½ the lime juice and ½ of the zest
• Give it a good stir making sure the sauce is hot – with the heat off place the zucchini linguini in to the pan, with two spoons make sure the zucchini is covered.

On a warm plate, twirl the delicious coated strands on a fork and place in the centre of the plate adding a little sauce from the pan.

• Top with the remaining crab and a touch of harissa
• Not forgetting a generous squeeze of lime, the remaining zest and some chopped coriander leaves

 

Enjoy on its own or with some fresh rocket.