Description
Indulge in the luxurious flavors of One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo, a creamy and comforting dish that brings gourmet dining right to your kitchen. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe features succulent shrimp and tender crab meat enveloped in a rich Alfredo sauce, all served over al dente pasta. Best of all, it’s made in just one pot, ensuring easy cleanup without compromising on taste. In less than 30 minutes, you can create a delightful meal that impresses everyone at the table.
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 pasta in a large pot according to package instructions until al dente; reserve 1 cup pasta water before draining.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Add shrimp and cook for 2-3 minutes until pink. Gently stir in crab meat.
- Pour in broth and cream; bring to a simmer while stirring frequently. Gradually add Parmesan until melted and smooth.
- Return drained pasta to the pot; toss everything together and adjust consistency with reserved pasta water as needed. Season with salt and pepper.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 200mg