Description
Indulge in the luxurious comfort of One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo, a creamy seafood pasta dish that’s perfect for any occasion. This recipe offers a delightful blend of fresh shrimp and succulent crab meat enveloped in a rich, velvety Alfredo sauce. The one-pot cooking method ensures minimal cleanup, allowing you to savor every bite without fuss. Whether you’re hosting a romantic dinner or enjoying a cozy family night, this dish is sure to impress with its sumptuous flavors and effortless preparation.
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
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the cooking water.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add shrimp and cook until pink (about 3–4 minutes). Gently fold in crab meat.
- Pour in broth and heavy cream, stirring to combine. Let simmer for about 5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pasta and Parmesan cheese to the pot. If necessary, use reserved pasta water to achieve desired sauce consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
- Remove from heat and garnish with chopped parsley before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-pot cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 155mg