Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is a delightful fusion of seafood and creamy goodness, perfect for impressing guests or enjoying a cozy family dinner. This elegant dish features tender shrimp and sweet lump crab meat cooked together in a rich Alfredo sauce, all in one pot for minimal cleanup. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. Serve garnished with fresh parsley for an eye-catching presentation that will leave everyone craving more.
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
- In a large pot over medium heat, sauté minced garlic in olive oil until fragrant.
- Add chicken or seafood broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Stir in pasta and cook according to package instructions until al dente.
- Once the pasta is done, gently fold in shrimp and crab meat.
- Slowly pour in heavy cream while stirring continuously. Gradually mix in Parmesan cheese until melted and creamy. Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Seafood
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (250g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 34g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 51g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 190mg