Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo, a delightful dish that effortlessly combines elegance with simplicity. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this creamy pasta recipe envelops succulent shrimp and tender crab in a rich Alfredo sauce. With the convenience of one-pot cooking, you can enjoy a gourmet meal without the hassle of extensive cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups chicken or seafood broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Cook pasta: Boil salted water in a large pot, add fettuccine or linguine, and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, add minced garlic, and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Make sauce: Pour in broth and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Add seafood: Incorporate shrimp, cooking until pink (3-4 minutes), then gently fold in crab meat.
- Combine: Return pasta to the pot, sprinkle with Parmesan cheese, and stir until melted and evenly coated.
- Season & Serve: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper; serve garnished with parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 820mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 150mg