Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is an indulgent yet simple dish that combines succulent shrimp, sweet crab meat, and a rich, creamy Alfredo sauce, all served over perfectly cooked pasta. This elegant meal is suitable for special occasions or quick weeknight dinners, as it can be prepared in just 30 minutes and cleaned up in a flash since everything is made in one pot. The delightful fusion of flavors makes this seafood pasta recipe a crowd-pleaser that will impress your family and guests alike. Enjoy the luxury of restaurant-style dining at home with minimal effort!
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 in boiling salted water until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- Add chicken or seafood broth and heavy cream; stir to combine.
- Add shrimp and cook until pink (about 3-5 minutes), then fold in crab meat.
- Return the cooked pasta to the pot, add Parmesan cheese, and mix until well coated.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Boiling/Sautéing
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 680
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 855mg
- Fat: 39g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 200mg