Shrimp and Crab Alfredo: A Creamy Delight You’ll Love!
Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is a rich and creamy pasta dish that combines succulent shrimp and tender crab meat in a luscious Alfredo sauce, perfect for seafood lovers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz fettuccine pasta
- 1 lb shrimp, peeled and deveined
- 1 cup crab meat
- 2 cups heavy cream
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Cook the fettuccine pasta according to package instructions; drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat and add the minced garlic; sauté until fragrant.
- Add the shrimp to the skillet and cook until pink and opaque, about 3-4 minutes.
- Stir in the crab meat and cook for an additional 2 minutes.
- Pour in the heavy cream and bring to a simmer; reduce heat and stir in the Parmesan cheese until melted and smooth.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Add the cooked fettuccine to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add red pepper flakes to the sauce.
- Feel free to substitute the fettuccine with your favorite pasta.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 600
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 150mg