Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is a luxurious yet simple dish that brings restaurant-quality flavors to your home dining experience. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this creamy seafood pasta, perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions. The combination of succulent shrimp and tender crab meat, enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, creates a delightful meal that requires minimal cleanup—everything cooks in one pot! Whether you’re serving it for a family gathering or an intimate dinner date, this recipe is sure to impress. Enjoy the ease of preparation while indulging in a flavor-packed dish that feels both comforting and elegant.
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, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain and reserve about a cup of pasta water.
- In the same pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 30 seconds). Add shrimp and cook until pink (3-4 minutes). Fold in crab meat.
- Pour in broth and heavy cream. Stir well and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Return the cooked pasta to the pot. Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and add reserved pasta water as needed for desired sauce consistency.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 32g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 160mg