Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is the ultimate seafood pasta dish that combines the richness of creamy Alfredo sauce with succulent shrimp and crab. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe comes together effortlessly in just one pot, minimizing cleanup while maximizing flavor. With every bite, you’ll experience a luxurious blend of textures and tastes that will leave your guests impressed and satisfied. In under 30 minutes, you can create a memorable meal that showcases the elegance of seafood in a comforting pasta dish.
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: Boil salted water in a large pot; add fettuccine or linguine and cook until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- Sauté garlic: In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat; add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant (about 1 minute).
- Add broth and cream: Pour in chicken or seafood broth and heavy cream; bring to a gentle simmer.
- Combine seafood: Stir in shrimp and crab meat; season with salt and pepper.
- Mix in pasta: Once shrimp turns pink (about 3–5 minutes), add back cooked pasta; sprinkle with Parmesan cheese and stir until combined.
- Serve: Remove from heat, 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 cup (240g)
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 150mg