Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is the perfect blend of creamy goodness and tender seafood that promises to elevate your dining experience. This dish is ideal for a cozy family dinner, an impressive date night, or any casual gathering with friends. The delightful combination of succulent shrimp and sweet lump crab meat enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce makes for a heartwarming meal that is not only delicious but also easy to prepare. With minimal cleanup thanks to the one-pot method, you can enjoy this indulgent seafood pasta without the stress. Ready in under 30 minutes, One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo will become your go-to recipe for a quick yet luxurious dinner.
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
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine or linguine in salted boiling water until al dente. Drain, reserving about a cup of pasta water.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat, sauté garlic for about a minute until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 2-3 minutes), then stir in crab meat, broth, cream, salt, pepper, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
- Combine the cooked pasta back into the pot with reserved pasta water as needed until desired consistency is reached.
- Serve warm topped with remaining Parmesan cheese and fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (350g)
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 140mg