Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is the perfect blend of elegance and comfort, making it a must-try for seafood lovers. This creamy, indulgent dish features tender shrimp and lump crab meat enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, all cooked seamlessly in one pot. With a prep time of just 10 minutes and minimal cleanup, you can easily serve this luxurious meal on busy weeknights or special occasions. Elevate your dining experience with this simple yet gourmet recipe that will impress your family and friends.
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
- In a large pot of boiling salted water, cook fettuccine according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving about 1 cup of the pasta water.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté garlic for 30 seconds until fragrant; add shrimp and cook until pink (2-3 minutes). Gently fold in crab meat.
- Add broth and heavy cream; stir to combine. Bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return drained pasta to the pot. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted. Adjust consistency with reserved pasta water if needed; season with salt and pepper.
- Garnish with fresh parsley and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (about 300g)
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg