1 Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo
Experience a comforting 1 Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo that’s simple to prepare and full of flavor, perfect for an easy pasta night.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Seafood
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces fettuccine or linguine
- 1 pound large shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup lump crab meat, drained and flaked
- 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
- Boil water in a large pot, add salt generously, then cook the fettuccine or linguine until al dente, about 8-10 minutes. Remember to reserve a cup of pasta water for later!
- Heat olive oil over medium heat in another pot, add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1-2 minutes.
- Stir in chicken or seafood broth and heavy cream, mix well and let it simmer for a few minutes.
- Incorporate shrimp and crab meat, seasoning with salt and pepper. Cook until shrimp turns pink, about 5-7 minutes.
- Drain the pasta and mix it into the sauce until well-coated, adding reserved pasta water as needed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and combined, adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
Notes
Ensure shrimp are fresh and smell like the ocean. Don’t rush the garlic sautéing process for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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