Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is a luxurious yet simple dish that seafood lovers will adore. This creamy pasta recipe features tender shrimp and succulent crab meat enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, making it the perfect centerpiece for any dinner occasion. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this indulgent meal, ideal for busy weeknights or impressing guests at a dinner party. Plus, with everything cooked in one pot, you’ll enjoy minimal cleanup while savoring every delightful bite.
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 al dente according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup of pasta water before draining.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat and sauté minced garlic until fragrant. Add shrimp and cook until pink, then stir in crab meat.
- Pour in broth and cream; bring to a simmer.
- Add drained pasta, mixing well to coat with sauce. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed.
- Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted and season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 180mg