Description
One Pot Shrimp and Crab Alfredo is the ideal dish for anyone looking to impress with minimal effort. This luxurious pasta combines succulent shrimp and tender crab meat enveloped in a creamy Alfredo sauce, making it a show-stopping meal perfect for family dinners or festive gatherings. The best part? It all comes together in just one pot, ensuring easy cleanup without sacrificing flavor. Ready in 30 minutes, this recipe not only satisfies your cravings but also allows for plenty of customization to suit your taste. Elevate your dining experience with this simple yet indulgent seafood dish that’s bound to become a family favorite.
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
- In a large pot, boil salted water and cook fettuccine or linguine until al dente. Drain and set aside.
- In the same pot, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute. Add shrimp and cook until pink (3–4 minutes), then fold in crab meat.
- Pour in broth and heavy cream, bringing it to a gentle simmer. Stir in Parmesan cheese until melted.
- Return cooked pasta to the pot, mixing well until coated with sauce. Season with salt and pepper.
- Plate the dish, garnishing with fresh parsley before enjoying.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One Pot
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate (approximately 400g)
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 35g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 210mg